"equates" in the verb sense

1. compare, liken, equate

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

"We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"

"You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"

2. equate, correspond

be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

3. equal, match, equalize, equalise, equate

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

"let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"

"The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"

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