Synonyms for
Compare
Definition
to examine two or more things to see how they are similar or different
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- compare and contrast
- compare apples to oranges
- compare notes
- compare favorably
- compare prices
- compare to
- compare with
Word family
Usage note
When comparing two things, use 'compare to' for similarities and 'compare with' for differences. However, 'compare with' can also be used for similarities, especially in formal contexts.
Example sentences
- She will compare the prices of two dresses before buying one.
- The teacher will compare the answers of all the students to check for plagiarism.
- I will compare the features of two laptops before purchasing one.
- The doctor will compare the test results of the patient before making a diagnosis.
- The chef will compare the taste of two dishes before finalizing the menu.
Quotes
A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself - and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is. Most people love you for who you pretend to be. To keep their love, you keep pretending - performing. You get to love your pretense. It's true, we're locked in an image, an act - and the sad thing is, people get so used to their image, they grow attached to their masks. They love their chains. They forget all about who they really are. And if you try to remind them, they hate you for it, they feel like you're trying to steal their most precious possession. - Jim Morrison
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
It's not about money or connections - it's the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone when it comes to your business. And if it fails, you learn from what happened and do a better job next time. - Mark Cuban