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compare
to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different
Synonyms
- set side by side
- weigh
compare in a sentence
We compare the two poems to find their shared themes.
The students compare the two maps for changes in the coastline.
Where it comes from
From Latin comparare 'to liken, place together' (com- 'together' + par 'equal').
Memory hook
Compare pairs things side by side.
Read it in context
- Stitches Before Saturday Narrative