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Meaning of equate
to consider or treat something as being equal or equivalent to something else
Etymology of equate
The word "equate" originates from the Latin "aequatus", which is the past participle of "aequare", meaning "to make level" or "to equalize"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to convey the idea of making or considering things equal
Synonyms
Definitions
- To regard or treat as equal or equivalent
- * To have or show a corresponding quality or feature
- * To be or make equal in value, amount, or degree
Usage Examples
- The new policy aims to equate the salaries of men and women in the same position
- * She equates happiness with financial success
- * The company will equate the value of the old currency with the new one
Antonyms
differentiate
distinguish
contrast
compare
discriminate
separate
divide
disconnect
mismatch
unequalize
imbalance
disproportion
exceed
surpass
outdo
outshine
overshadow
dominate
contradict
clash
conflict