Origin: Latin
suffix -ate
Equate has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.
Verb
1
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"
2
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
3
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
"let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"
"The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
4
To consider equal or equivalent.
Example Sentences
"We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"
verb
"You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"
verb
"let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"
verb
"The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)