equate
Translation
to equate, to consider as equivalent
Examples
You should not equate wealth with happiness.
You should not equate wealth with happiness.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to consider (sth.) as the same as (sth. else) You should not equate wealth with happiness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liken, compare, associate
Etymology
From Latin 'aequare' (to make equal), from 'aequus' (equal).
Memory Tips
To 'equate' is to put an 'equal' sign between two things, treating them as the same.