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to compare
01
to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects
Transitive: to compare two or more things
Examples
She literally took an hour comparing prices before making a purchase.
The students were asked to compare the themes of two different novels.
02
to be similar in nature or quality to something else
Intransitive: to compare to sb/sth
Examples
The new restaurant ca n’t compare to the old one in terms of flavor.
His performance does n’t compare to hers; she ’s much more skilled.
03
to state or describe how two things or persons are similar
Transitive: to compare sth to sth
Examples
He often compares his brother to a superhero because of his strength.
The guide compared the architecture of the building to ancient Roman designs.
04
(Grammar) to change an adjective to show different levels of degree
Transitive: to compare an adjective or adverb
Examples
The teacher showed us how to compare " tall " to " taller " and " tallest. "
Can you compare the word " bright " to form its comparative and superlative?
Compare
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qualities that are comparable
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