Compare
verb
To note the similarity or dissimilarity between things or people.
Please compare these two dresses and tell me which one you like better.
Often appears as...
- compare and contrast
- compare to
verb
To be equivalent or identical to, or capable of being compared with.
Nothing can compare with a mother's love.
Often appears as...
- nothing compares to
- beyond compare
verb
To regard or represent as analogous or similar; to liken.
He compared her eyes to stars.
Often appears as...
- compare to
- compare with
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Poetic
verb
To note the similarity or dissimilarity between things or people.
Please compare these two dresses and tell me which one you like better.
Often appears as...
- compare and contrast
- compare to
verb
To be equivalent or identical to, or capable of being compared with.
Nothing can compare with a mother's love.
Often appears as...
- nothing compares to
- beyond compare
verb
To regard or represent as analogous or similar; to liken.
He compared her eyes to stars.
Often appears as...
- compare to
- compare with
Usage tips
Poetic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison Basis
Be clear on what basis items or people are compared; look for shared characteristics or purposes.
Compare the fuel efficiency of these cars, not their color.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical Thinking
Use comparing to analyze pros and cons or make informed decisions.
Compare the candidates' policies carefully before voting.
Pro Tip 3/3Objective vs. Subjective
Understand when comparison is based on facts (objective) or personal preference (subjective).
Comparing test scores is objective; comparing beauty is subjective.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison Basis
Be clear on what basis items or people are compared; look for shared characteristics or purposes.
Compare the fuel efficiency of these cars, not their color.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical Thinking
Use comparing to analyze pros and cons or make informed decisions.
Compare the candidates' policies carefully before voting.
Pro Tip 3/3Objective vs. Subjective
Understand when comparison is based on facts (objective) or personal preference (subjective).
Comparing test scores is objective; comparing beauty is subjective.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison Basis
Be clear on what basis items or people are compared; look for shared characteristics or purposes.
Compare the fuel efficiency of these cars, not their color.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical Thinking
Use comparing to analyze pros and cons or make informed decisions.
Compare the candidates' policies carefully before voting.
Pro Tip 3/3Objective vs. Subjective
Understand when comparison is based on facts (objective) or personal preference (subjective).
Comparing test scores is objective; comparing beauty is subjective.
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American Author
I'm just going to say it: I'm pro-guilt. Guilt is good. Guilt helps us stay on track because it's about our behavior. It occurs when we compare something we've done - or failed to do - with our personal values.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Let everyone try and find that as a result of daily prayer he adds something new to his life, something with which nothing can be compared.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
Property as compared with humanity, as compared with the red blood in the American people, must take second place, not first place.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
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Michel de Montaigne
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Pakistani Politician
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American Musician
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Many world champions compare themselves to my father.
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Brene Brown
American Author
I'm just going to say it: I'm pro-guilt. Guilt is good. Guilt helps us stay on track because it's about our behavior. It occurs when we compare something we've done - or failed to do - with our personal values.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Let everyone try and find that as a result of daily prayer he adds something new to his life, something with which nothing can be compared.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
Those who have compared our life to a dream were right... we were sleeping wake, and waking sleep.
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Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Politician
Personal interests have no importance compared to national interests.
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Ed Skrein
English Musician
We're always compared to somebody in all walks of life, aren't we?
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Steve Forbert
American Musician
It's often said that life is strange. But compared to what?
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Mick Schumacher
German Driver
Many world champions compare themselves to my father.
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Kathy Acker
American Activist
I'm very staid compared to my students, actually.
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