Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear-comparison
idiom
/ˈbɛər kəmˈpɛrɪsən/
Definition
To be as good as something else; to be worthy of comparison.
Examples
- Her performance in the tournament can bear comparison with the best players in the league.
- This new model certainly bears comparison with last year’s version, showing significant improvements.
- The restaurant’s quality of food bears comparison to that of fine dining establishments.
Meaning
When something can be measured against another thing in terms of quality or merit, it is said to bear comparison.
Synonyms
- measure up
- stand up to
- compete with
- prove comparable
