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Definition equate in American English

equate verb

verb
/ɪˈkˌweɪt/
1

to consider something to be the same as something else

Example

These people seem to equate honesty with weakness.

Example

Don't make the mistake of equating high test scores and intelligence.

Synonyms and related words
compare connect link
2

to be the same as something

Example

Market rates don't always equate with reasonable prices.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
Definition equate in American English