compare (/kəmˈpeə/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /kəmˈpeə/
Meaning
Meaning: examine differences
To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
Examples
🗣 It is useful to compare prices in several shops before you buy an expensive item.
Etymology
From Latin ‘comparare’ (to pair, match), from ‘com-‘ and ‘par’ (equal).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with ‘to’ for likeness and ‘with’ for detailed analysis.
Tags: thinking, analysis