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Meaning of Compare
According to Merriam-Webster, "compare" means to represent as similar or to examine the character or qualities of two or more things in order to discover their similarities or differences.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "compare" as to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between things, to form an opinion or judgment about something by considering it in relation to something else.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "compare" as to look at or consider two or more things in order to see what they have in common or in what ways they are different.
Example Uses
- The company will compare the sales data from last year to this year to identify any trends or patterns.
- She likes to compare prices at different stores before making a purchase.
- The researcher will compare the results of the two studies to see if they support the same conclusion.
- The teacher asked the students to compare and contrast the two literary works.
- The doctor will compare the patient's test results to those of a healthy individual.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignore
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differentiate
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separate
isolate
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diverge
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