To stand in relationship to another
(Verb)
To examine in order to note the similarities and differences of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. balanced
Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
(Verb)
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. distinguished
  2. set side by side
  3. in comparison
  4. brought into comparison
  5. as-to
  6. by comparison with