Equate meaning

What does “equate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“equate” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous.

equate

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”
Synonymscompare liken
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
Synonymscorrespond
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”
Synonymsequal match equalize equalise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University