equate

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man eine Sache als gleichwertig mit einer anderen betrachtet oder sie damit gleichsetzt.

A verb used to indicate the act of considering one thing to be the same as or equivalent to another.

1. Consider equalB2formal

   To consider one thing as equal or equivalent to another.

   Gleichsetzen

   • Many people equate wealth with happiness.
   • You cannot equate his experience with hers.
   • The study equates high sugar intake with increased health risks.

   Synonymeassociatecompareequalizeidentifylikenparallel

   Antonymecontrastdifferentiatediscriminatedistinguishseparate

2. Be equal toB2formal

   To be equal or equivalent to something in value, amount, or meaning.

   Gleichkommen

   • In this equation, X equates to Y.
   • The cost of the trip equates to about $500 per person.
   • His actions equate to a breach of contract.

   Synonymeequalmatchparalleltie