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compare

/kəmˈpɛɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Compare means: qualities that are comparable.

Synonyms for compare8

noun, as in qualities that are comparable

comparison, equivalence, comparability

verb, as in consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

liken, equate

also used for compare

set against, weigh against, collate

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What does compare mean?5

noun

1

qualities that are comparable“no comparison between the two books”

verb

1

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous“We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”

2

examine and note the similarities or differences of“John compared his haircut to his friend's”

3

be comparable“This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes”

4

to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with compare?52

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All 52 rhymes for compare, grouped by syllable

Compare in a sentence

  • Well, there wasn't anything to compare it to.pip
  • If you compare this to that, which is better?CK
  • If you compare him with his older brother, you'll see the difference.FeuDRenais
  • Compare the two carefully, and you will see the difference.CM
  • Compare this authentic, valuable jewel with the imitation.Objectivesea
  • You often hear people compare life to voyage, don't you?unknown
  • Autumn is suitable for study, compared with spring.unknown
  • As compared with last summer, we haven't had so much rain this year.megamanenm

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Forms of compare

as a noun

plural
compares

as a verb

past tense
compared
present participle
comparing
third-person singular
compares
past participle
compared