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equate

verb

Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
QU
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪˈkweɪt

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verb

  1. Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

    “Let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office”

verb

  1. Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

    “We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”

verb

  1. Be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

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Example Sentences

Let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed

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