Square with Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɛɹ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
SKWAIR-with, SKWAIR-with, SKWAIR-widh
skwˈeə/ /wˈɪð
skWAIR-with, skWAIR-widh
Definition
To be in agreement or consistent with something, or to make something match or align with another thing.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal, often used in discussions about facts, data, principles, or opinions. Commonly appears as 'does not square with'. Can also mean literally making accounts or facts add up. Avoid confusing with the geometric meaning of 'square'.
Spanish: coincidir con - cuadrar conPortuguese (BR): combinar com - estar de acordo comPortuguese (PT): combinar com - estar de acordo comChinese (Simplified): 与...一致 - 与...相符Chinese (Traditional): 與...一致 - 與...相符Hindi: से मेल खाना - से सहमत होनाArabic: يتفق مع - ينسجم معBengali: মিল হওয়া - মেলে ধরাRussian: соответствовать - совпадатьJapanese: 一致するVietnamese: phù hợp với - khớp vớiKorean: 일치하다Turkish: uyumlu olmak - örtüşmekUrdu: ہم آہنگ ہونا - مطابقت رکھناIndonesian: sesuai dengan - cocok dengan
Example Sentences
His story doesn't square with the facts.
basic
This explanation squares with what I heard yesterday.
basic
Her results square with our calculations.
basic
That just doesn't square with what I know about him.
natural
Can you make those numbers square with the report?
natural
Sometimes your feelings just don't square with reality.
natural