Meaning & use
compare
To examine things to find similarities, differences, or both.
See it in a sentence
Compare the prices before choosing a ticket.
The class compared the two stories' settings and main characters.
A note on using this word
Compare A with B and compare A to B are both common. If a task asks for similarities only, it should say so.
Words with a similar meaning
examine side by side
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