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compare

(k/@/m'p/(@)/r )

examine and note the similarities or differences of(verb.cognition)

Example:
John compared his haircut to his friend's.
We compared notes after we had both seen the movie.

source: wordnet30
be comparable(verb.stative)

Example:
This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes.

source: wordnet30
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous(verb.cognition)

Example:
We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans.

Synonym:
equate, liken

source: wordnet30
to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to bring into comparison; to regard with discriminating attention.(verb)

source: webster1913
To be like or equal; to admit, or be worthy of, comparison; as, his later work does not compare with his earlier.(verb)

source: webster1913
To get; to procure; to obtain; to acquire(verb)

source: webster1913

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