verb

equalise

to equalize, to make equal, to level

The government tried to equalise opportunities for all.

The government tried to equalize opportunities for all.

The striker equalised in the final minute.

The striker equalized in the final minute.

((sth.)) to make (sth.) equal The new law will equalize pay.

Synonyms: level, balance, match; Antonyms: differentiate

From 'equal' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize', meaning 'to make'.

The suffix '-ize' often means 'to make something...'. So, 'to make equal'.

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