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equate v. [
compare, liken] consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"
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equate v. [
correspond] be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
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equate v. [
equal, match, equalize, equalise] make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
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