compare
verb (used with object)
to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences.
has compared
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present perfectof compare (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A mountain rescue team leader has compared a flurry of callouts, which saw 20 climbers saved over a 13-hour period, to a pop-up game.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
While seeing AI models as powerful tools, he has compared them to the intelligence of a cat and sparred with researchers who fear that AI poses an existential risk to humanity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
"Nothing we've tested before has compared to semaglutide's ability to decrease appetite and body weight. We are very eager to learn if it is safe and effective in humans."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2026
The venture-capital firm Space Capital has compared SpaceX’s plans with the public debut of Netscape in 1995, which kicked off the dot-com boom.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
She has compared me to my sister every single day of my life, so why should I expect that to change now that she’s dead?
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
