vergleichen
Translation
to compare, to liken
Examples
Man sollte Äpfel nicht mit Birnen vergleichen.
One shouldn't compare apples with pears.
Vergleichen Sie die Preise, bevor Sie kaufen.
Compare the prices before you buy.
Er vergleicht sich oft mit seinem Bruder.
He often compares himself with his brother.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to compare sth. with sth. I am comparing the copy with the original.
sich mit ((sb.)) vergleichen to compare oneself with sb. Don't compare yourself with others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gegenüberstellen; Antonyms: unterscheiden (to differentiate)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix) + 'gleich' (equal, same). The action of seeing how things are 'equal' or similar.
Memory Tips
Think of making things 'gleich' (equal) to see how they stack up against each other. That's the act of 'vergleichen'.