equate

verb

i-ˈkwāt

ˈē-ˌkwāt

equated; equating

Synonyms of equate next

transitive verb

: to make equal : equalize

: to make such an allowance or correction in as will reduce to a common standard or obtain a correct result

: to treat, represent, or regard as equal, equivalent, or comparable

equates disagreement with disloyalty

intransitive verb

: to correspond as equal

Examples of equate in a Sentence

You shouldn't equate those two things. a value system that equates money with success

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These individuals equate self-sufficiency with strength and leaning on others can feel like an admission of weakness or dependency, both of which may trigger feelings of discomfort or anxiety. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The offending comedic act equated Puerto Rico to a floating island of garbage, touching a sore spot and potentially energizing key groups of low-propensity or undecided Puerto Rican voters in swing states. —

Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024 Vulnerability Is Not Weakness Male leadership often gets equated with power, confidence and control. —

Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Musk also equated a vote for Trump with a vote for P’nut, and his post has been viewed more than 35 million times. —

Yash Roy, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for equate