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kəmˈpɛː
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verb
compare
compared
compares
comparing
- estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
"individual schools compared their facilities with those of others in the area"
contrast set side by side juxtapose collate differentiate weigh up balance weigh/balance/measure the differences between- point out or describe the resemblances with; liken to
"her novel was compared to the work of Daniel Defoe"
- draw an analogy between one thing and (another) for the purposes of explanation or clarification
"he compared the religions to different paths towards the peak of the same mountain"
- have a specified relationship with another thing or person in terms of nature or quality
"salaries comparefavourablywith those of other professions"
- be of an equal or similar nature or quality
"the dried stuff just can't compare with the taste and aroma of fresh basil"
- form the comparative and superlative degrees of (an adjective or an adverb)
"words of one syllable are usually compared by ‘-er’ and ‘-est’"