Equated Meaning in English

word · lemma: equate

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Definition

Regarded or considered two things as being equal, the same, or similar.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or academic contexts. Commonly followed by 'with' or 'to' (e.g., 'equated with success'). Indicates thinking of things as being the same, sometimes controversially. Not used much in casual conversation.

• Spanish: equiparó - igualó
• Portuguese (BR): equiparou - igualou
• Portuguese (PT): equiparou - igualou
• Chinese (Simplified): 等同 - 等同于
• Chinese (Traditional): 等同 - 等同於
• Hindi: समान माना गया - बराबर किया गया
• Arabic: ساوى - عادل
• Bengali: সমান মনে করা - তুল্য করা
• Russian: приравнивал - отождествлял
• Japanese: 同一視した - 同等と見なした
• Vietnamese: đồng nhất - coi như tương đương
• Korean: 동일시했다 - 같게 보았다
• Turkish: eşit tutmak - aynı görmek
• Urdu: برابر قرار دینا - ایک جیسا سمجھنا
• Indonesian: disejajarkan - disamakan

Example Sentences

He unfairly equated being quiet with being unfriendly.

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He equated money with happiness.

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The teacher equated good grades with hard work.

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Some people have equated social media popularity with real-life success.

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Their report equated higher prices with better quality, which isn't always true.

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Success is often equated with wealth.

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