Meaning of compare

Definition of compare

(noun) qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
(verb) examine and note the similarities or differences of; "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie"
be comparable; "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes"
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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