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) People sometimes equate money with success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liken, compare, associate; Antonyms: differentiate, distinguish
Etymology
From Latin 'aequare', meaning 'to make equal'. The root 'aequus' means 'equal'.
Memory Tips
To 'equate' is to put an 'equal' sign between two things.