Associations to the word «Compare»

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Wiktionary

COMPARE, verb. (transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
COMPARE, verb. (transitive) To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].
COMPARE, verb. (transitive) (grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).
COMPARE, verb. (intransitive) To be similar (often used in the negative).
COMPARE, verb. (obsolete) To get; to obtain.
COMPARE, noun. Comparison
COMPARE, noun. Illustration by comparison; simile

Dictionary definition

COMPARE, noun. Qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare".
COMPARE, verb. Examine and note the similarities or differences of; "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie".
COMPARE, verb. Be comparable; "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes".
COMPARE, verb. 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".
COMPARE, verb. To form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb.

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill