Meaning & use
equate
To consider or treat one thing as equal, equivalent, or closely connected to another.
See it in a sentence
Many people mistakenly equate wealth with happiness, even though studies suggest otherwise.
The teacher equated a lack of effort with a lack of interest in the subject.
A note on using this word
Equate is often followed by 'with,' as in 'equate success with money'; it implies treating two different things as the same, which can be an oversimplification.
Words with a similar meaning
equalizeidentify
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
distinguish
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