verb
Uncommon
equate
ih-KWAYT
Equate (verb) means to regard or treat two things as the same or equivalent. Example: “It's a mistake to equate wealth with happiness.”
verb
1
To regard or treat two things as the same or equivalent.
"It's a mistake to equate wealth with happiness."
"Critics equated the policy with censorship."
How to use equate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo treat or think of two different things as being the same, or to make them mathematically equal.
Common pairings
equate X with Y
often equated
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Word forms
- Plural
- equates
- Third person singular
- equates
- Past tense
- equated
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Etymology
From Latin aequatus, past participle of aequare ("to make equal"), from aequus ("equal").
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What does “equate” mean?
The word “equate” means to regard or treat two things as the same or equivalent. In plain terms, to treat or think of two different things as being the same, or to make them mathematically equal.
How do you pronounce “equate”?
“Equate” is pronounced ih-KWAYT (/ɪˈkweɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “equate” in a sentence?
Here is “equate” used in a sentence: “It's a mistake to equate wealth with happiness.”
What is the opposite of “equate”?
The opposite of “equate” — its antonyms — is differentiate.
What part of speech is “equate”?
“Equate” is a verb.
Where does the word “equate” come from?
The word “equate” comes from Latin. From Latin aequatus, past participle of aequare ("to make equal"), from aequus ("equal").
Is “equate” a common word?
“Equate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
