Equate Meaning in English
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Definition
To consider or describe two things as being the same, equal, or related in value or meaning.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or academic contexts. Common structures include 'equate A with B' (mistakenly or intentionally). Does not mean 'to compute equality' but 'to regard as the same.' Avoid confusing with 'equal' (adjective/noun).
Spanish: equiparar - igualarPortuguese (BR): igualar - equipararPortuguese (PT): igualar - equipararChinese (Simplified): 等同 - 相等Chinese (Traditional): 等同 - 相等Hindi: समान मानना - बराबर करनाArabic: يعادل - يساويBengali: সমতা প্রতিপাদন করা - তুল্য গণ্য করাRussian: приравнивать - отождествлятьJapanese: 同一視する - 等しいとみなすVietnamese: đồng nhất - xem như nhauKorean: 동등하게 여기다 - 동일시하다Turkish: eşitlemek - bir tutmakUrdu: برابر سمجھنا - ایک جیسا مانناIndonesian: menyamakan - menganggap sama
Example Sentences
It is wrong to equate money with happiness.
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Some people equate success with fame.
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Never equate your self-worth with your job.
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Parents sometimes equate good grades with intelligence, but it's not always true.
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You can't just equate expensive with better quality.
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Let’s not equate being quiet with being shy; sometimes people are just thinking.
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