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To relate is defined as to have a connection to or tell the story of.
To exhibit similarity or likeness to.
To consider and compare or assess:
To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
be comparable
To stand in relationship to another
measure up
(Idiomatic) To meet expectations; to be as good as.
Being one of a pair of chromosomes, one from the female parent and one from the male parent, that have genes for the same traits in the same positions. Genes on homologous chromosomes may not have the same form, however. For example, one chromosome in a pair of homologous chromosomes may contain a gene for brown eyes, and the other a gene for blue eyes. Human females have 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes (including the two X chromosomes), while human males have 22 because the Y chromosome is not paired.
To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises:
To make different by alteration or modification.
To separate (a thing, idea, etc.) into its parts so as to find out their nature, proportion, function, interrelationship, etc.
To harmonize with another:
match-up
To stand in relationship to another
put alongside
To examine on a comparative basis
To compare (things, ideas, etc.) in order to show similarity or likeness
The definition of proportionate is having a proper relation between parts, such as size or ratio.
hold a candle to
To stand in relationship to another
distinguish (related)
To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct:
Corresponding in extent or degree; proportionate
Worthy of comparison
(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being the intermediate degree of comparison of adjectives, as better, sweeter, or more wonderful, or adverbs, as more softly.
Of the same or similar nature or kind:
metaphorical
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.
Explicitly or openly expressed or laid down:
The state or quality of being homogeneous.
A figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another, dissimilar thing by the use of like, as, etc. (Ex.: a heart as big as a whale, her tears flowed like wine)
The form or likeness (of some person or thing)
The definition of assimilate is to learn and comprehend.
To verify the order and completeness of (the pages of a volume).
(Intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate. [from 16th c.]
To compare so as to point out the differences; set off against one another
To consider, treat, or depict as equal or equivalent:
To calculate approximately (the amount, extent, magnitude, position, or value of something).
(Intransitive, computing) To tolerate significant increases in throughput or other potentially limiting factors.
To reason by or use analogy.
To establish or recognize the identity of; ascertain as a certain person or thing:
To match in quality; equal:
same (related)
In the same way; in like manner
(Mathematics) The condition of related objects.
To follow a link in a webpage or electronic document:
reduce to a common denominator
To regard as similar
express by metaphor
To regard as similar
show correspondence
To regard as similar
To use or make allegory:
show to be similar
To regard as similar
show to be analogous
To regard as similar
To regard as similar
draw a parallel between
To regard as similar
bring into comparison
To examine on a comparative basis
estimate relatively
To examine on a comparative basis
set over against
To examine on a comparative basis
set off against
To examine on a comparative basis
compare notes
To examine on a comparative basis
exchange observations
To examine on a comparative basis
weigh one thing against another
To examine on a comparative basis
set side by side
To examine on a comparative basis
Accompanying another:
equiponderant
Of the same weight; evenly balanced
note the similarities
To regard as similar
draw a comparison
To regard as similar
make a comparison
To regard as similar
To associate is defined as to bring two or more things together, or to have a relationship of some sort with another person or organization.
To join to or by means of a communications circuit:
hold up together
To examine on a comparative basis
To compare things and bring them into a relation having corresponding characteristics
To lift or balance (an object) in the hand or hands, in order to estimate its heaviness or weight
To be or act in contention or conflict with:
measure against
To examine on a comparative basis
place in juxtaposition
To examine on a comparative basis
counterpose
To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
note the similarities and differences
To examine on a comparative basis
compare and contrast
To examine on a comparative basis
distinguish between
To examine on a comparative basis
To be equal to or to surpass another.
compete with
To stand in relationship to another
To communicate by letter, usually over a period of time.
be in the same class
To stand in relationship to another
(Informal) To have as its consequence.
admit of comparison
To stand in relationship to another
be on a par with
To stand in relationship to another
stack up with
To stand in relationship to another
stack up against
To stand in relationship to another
analogical
Of, expressing, or based upon analogy
Similar or alike in such a way as to permit the drawing of an analogy.
The definition of approximate is a time or a tangible item which is close to something else but not exactly like it.
The definition of similar is two things that have characteristics that resemble each other but are not exactly alike.
(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being the extreme degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb, as in best or brightest.
(Biol.) Similarity in function between parts dissimilar in origin and structure, as the wing of a bird and that of an insect
commensuration
The act of commensurating; the state of being commensurate.
A fanciful poetic image, especially an elaborate or exaggerated comparison.
Authority or ability to manage or direct:
The condition of being equivalent; equality of quantity, value, force, meaning, etc.
To evaluate is defined as to judge the value or worth of someone or something.
The definition of inspect is to carefully look over someone or something, especially to determine if minimum criteria or standards are met.
To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly; to chew over, to mull over.
Synonym Study
- Collate implies detailed, critical comparison, esp. of different versions of the same text
- Contrast implies a comparison for the purpose of emphasizing differences to contrast farm life with city life
- Compare refers to a literal or figurative putting together in order to note points of resemblance and difference, and implies the weighing of parallel features for relative values to compare records and compact discs
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