compare
Translation
to compare
Examples
You can compare prices online.
You can compare prices online.
She compared the book to a movie.
She compared the book to a film.
How does this compare with your old car?
How does this compare with your old car?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with/to sth.)) to examine two or more things to see how they are similar or different Compare this car with that one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contrast, liken; Antonyms: differ
Etymology
From Latin `com-` ('together') + `par` ('equal'). The original meaning is 'to place together to see if they are equal'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'com-' as 'with' and 'pare' like 'pair'. You bring a pair of things together to compare them.