equate meaning

UK /ˈiːkwəl/ US /ɪˈkweɪt/ 2 syllables

equate (verb): consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous.

equate has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

equate as a verb

  1. 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

    Synonyms: compare, liken

    Type of: study

    Related forms: equal, equation, equating

  2. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

    Synonyms: correspond

    Type of: equal

    Related forms: equation

  3. 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

    Synonyms: equal, match, equalize, equalise

    Type of: change

    Kinds: homologize, homogenize, tie

    Related forms: equal, equation, equator

How to pronounce equate

equate is pronounced /ˈiːkwəl/ in British English and /ɪˈkweɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with equate

Word lists: words starting with EQ · words ending in TE · 6-letter words

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