compare

Meanings

• verb

  to make a comparison between two or more things, to assess the similarities and differences.

  - "Let's compare the features of iPhone and Samsung."
  - "The teacher asked students to compare and contrast the two poems."

• verb

  to put (two or more things) side by side for examination.

  - "Let's compare the specifications of these two cars."
  - "The scientist compared the results of two experiments."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpɛɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compare
companion , comparison , complication

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Variants

List of all variants of compare that leads to same result
compare , compared , compares , comparing , compare and contrast , compare apples and apples , compare apples and/to/with apples , compare apples to apples , compare apples with apples , compare apples and oranges , compare apples and/to/with oranges , compare apples to oranges , compare apples with oranges , compare notes , beyond compare , without compare

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Forms

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comparing, comparison, compared

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Etymology

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Old French comparer, from comparer, 'to place together, to agree,' from com- 'together' + parer 'to provide, to equip'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'compare' appears 15 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. Comparing and contrasting are essential skills for effective communication and critical thinking.

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Related Concepts

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1. contrast: The act of pointing out the differences between two or more things.

2. similarity: The quality of being alike in some respects.

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Culture

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In literature, compare is used extensively for making comparisons between characters, places, and ideas. In art, compare is used to create contrasts and similarities between different elements. In music, compare is used to create harmony and melody.

How to Memorize "compare"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two objects or ideas side by side.
   - Imagine a scale to weigh the similarities and differences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate compare with the idea of 'contrasting and comparing'.
   - Think of a balance scale when you see the word 'compare'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-M-P-A-R-E' to remember the meaning of compare: Contrast, Observation, Measure, Point, Analyze, Recognize, Evaluate.

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