Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
equate
verb
/ɪˈkwāt/
Definition
To consider one thing to be the same as or equivalent to another.
Examples
- Many people equate success with wealth.
- It’s important not to equate someone’s opinion with their character.
- The teacher equated the project to real-world problems.
Meaning
The act of treating two things as if they are equal or identical.
Synonyms
- compare
- equalize
- liken
- identify
