equate

//ɪˈkweɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

equateInfinitive
equatePresent tense
equatedPast tense
equatedPast participle
equatingPresent participle
equatesThird-person singular
1

To consider or regard one thing as being the same as or equivalent to another.

You shouldn't equate wealth with happiness.

2

To make something equal or equivalent to something else.

The new policy equates part-time workers with full-time employees in terms of benefits.

3

To be equal or equivalent to something.

One mile equates to approximately 1.6 kilometers.

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