equate
equate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To consider, treat, or represent one thing as being equal, equivalent, or identical to another.
"Many people mistakenly equate material wealth with lasting personal happiness."
To be equal, equivalent, or corresponding in value, amount, or effect (usually followed by 'to' or 'with').
"A five percent reduction in energy use equates to thousands of dollars in annual savings for the facility."
To make two or more quantities, expressions, or factors equal or balanced, especially in mathematics or scientific analysis.
"To find the intersection point of the two curves, you must first equate the two algebraic expressions."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used transitively to compare two things, 'equate' takes the preposition 'with' (e.g., "equate wealth with happiness"); when used intransitively to mean "to be equal or equivalent to," it takes the preposition 'to' (e.g., "that equates to ten percent").
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin 'aequatus', the past participle of 'aequare' (to make equal or level), from 'aequus' (level, even, equal).