compare
verb/kəmˈpɛr/
Frequency rank: #2,240 most common English word
Meaning
To look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different.
Example sentence
She asked her to compare the two paintings to decide which one she liked better.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 2,201–2,300
- angelA spiritual being believed to serve God; a very kind person.
- anxietyA feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
- bonusAn extra payment or benefit given in addition to what is usual.
- castleA large strong building with thick walls, built to protect against attack.
- charityAn organization that helps people in need; the act of giving help.
- cookingThe activity of preparing food by heating it.
- coveringsomething that lies over or wraps around something else to protect or conceal it
- curiousWanting to know or learn about something.
- discoveryThe act of finding or learning about something for the first time.
- dukea nobleman of the highest rank below a prince.