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equate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈkweɪt/

Forms: equates

equate means: To think of two things as being the same or equal.

verb

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To think of two things as being the same or equal.

  • You cannot equate money with happiness.
  • She equated silence with agreement.
  • Why do people equate a high price with good quality?

How to use it: equate A with B (People often equate wealth with happiness.); equate A and B (It is misleading to equate price and quality.)

Similar words: identify, liken

Opposites: differentiate, distinguish

Common phrases: equate with something, equate the two, equate money with success

Questions about equate

What does equate mean?

To think of two things as being the same or equal.

What is equate in other languages?

Türkçe: eş tutmak · Español: equiparar · Français: assimiler · Deutsch: gleichsetzen · Italiano: equiparare · 日本語: 同一視する

How do you pronounce equate?

It is pronounced /ɪˈkweɪt/.

How do you use equate in a sentence?

You cannot equate money with happiness. She equated silence with agreement.

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