equate

[ih-kweyt]

verb (used with object)

equated, equating 

1. to regard, treat, or represent as equivalent.

   We cannot equate the possession of wealth with goodness.

2. to state the equality of or between; put in the form of an equation.

   to equate growing prosperity with the physical health of a nation.

3. to reduce to an average; make such correction or allowance in as will reduce to a common standard of comparison.

equate

/ ɪˈkweɪt /

verb

1. to make or regard as equivalent or similar, esp in order to compare or balance

2. maths to indicate the equality of; form an equation from

3. (intr) to be equal; correspond

Other Word Forms

• equatability noun
• equatable adjective
• unequated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equate¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin aequātus (past participle of aequāre to make equal), equivalent to aequ ( us ) equal + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of equate¹

C15: from Latin aequāre to make _equal

Example Sentences

"It has no particular love for the military regime, but when it looked like it might teeter and fall, it equated that with state collapse, and stepped in."

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The agency also gives delayed credits for waiting up until age 70, which equates to about 8% in additional benefits each year up until that age.

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This week, after the announcement of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Mr. Mamdani issued a statement equating the return of Israeli hostages with the release of Palestinian terrorists.

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Approximately 5% of crime is reported to front counters, which equates to about 50,000 of the one million crimes reported in London annually, the force said.

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Kane's total of 19 in 12 equates to one every 52 minutes, and Mbappe is averaging one every 67 minutes with his 17 goals in 13 games.

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Related Words

• associate 
• liken 
• relate