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compare verb (compared, comparing) 1 to examine (items, etc) to see what differences or similarities they have. 2 intrans (often compare with something or someone) to be comparable with it or them • He can't compare with his predecessor in ability. 3 intrans to relate (well, badly, etc) when examined • The two books compare well. 4 grammar to state the positive, comparative and superlative forms often adjective or adverb. beyond or without compare formal without equal; incomparable. compare notes to exchange ideas and opinions.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Latin comparare to match.
compare someone or something to someone or something else to liken them to each other • compare her to an angel. |
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