compare

Noun

• qualities that are comparable
  • no comparison between the two books
    
  • beyond compare
    

Verb

• to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

• consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
  • We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
    
  • You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
    

• be comparable
  • This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
    

• examine and note the similarities or differences of
  • John compared his haircut to his friend's
    
  • We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  comparison , equivalence , comparability , liken , equate