Definition of compare

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Compare (n.) Illustration by comparison; simile.

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Corolliflorous :: Corolliflorous (a.) Having the stamens borne on the petals, and the latter free from the calyx. Compare Calycifloral and Thalamifloral..
Similize :: Similize (v. t.) To liken; to compare; as, to similize a person, thing, or act..
Judgment :: "Judgment (v. i.) That act of the mind by which two notions or ideas which are apprehended as distinct are compared for the purpose of ascertaining their agreement or disagreement. See 1. The comparison may be threefold: (1) Of individual objects forming a concept. (2) Of concepts giving what is technically called a judgment. (3) Of two judgments giving an inference. Judgments have been further classed as analytic, synthetic, and identical..
Comparate :: Comparate (n.) One of two things compared together.
Disparates :: Disparates (n. pl.) Things so unequal or unlike that they can not be compared with each other.
Alternately :: Alternately (adv.) By alternation; when, in a proportion, the antecedent term is compared with antecedent, and consequent..
Same :: Same (v. i.) Of like kind, species, sort, dimensions, or the like; not differing in character or in the quality or qualities compared; corresponding; not discordant; similar; like..
Contrast :: Contrast (v. t.) To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past..
Heavy Spar :: Heavy spar () Native barium sulphate or barite, -- so called because of its high specific gravity as compared with other non-metallic minerals..
Auditor :: Auditor (a.) A person appointed and authorized to audit or examine an account or accounts, compare the charges with the vouchers, examine the parties and witnesses, allow or reject charges, and state the balance..
Comparison :: Comparison (v. t.) To compare.
Comparison :: Comparison (n.) A figure by which one person or thing is compared to another, or the two are considered with regard to some property or quality, which is common to them both; e.g., the lake sparkled like a jewel..
Syncitia :: Syncrisis (n.) A figure of speech in which opposite things or persons are compared.
More :: More (n.) A greater quantity, amount, or number; that which exceeds or surpasses in any way what it is compared with..
Oligist :: Oligist (a.) Hematite or specular iron ore; -- prob. so called in allusion to its feeble magnetism, as compared with magnetite..
Standstill :: Standpoint (n.) A fixed point or station; a basis or fundamental principle; a position from which objects or principles are viewed, and according to which they are compared and judged..
Paragon :: Paragon (v. t.) To compare with; to equal; to rival.
Square :: Square (n.) To compare with, or reduce to, any given measure or standard..
Comparable :: Comparable (a.) Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.
Comparison :: Comparison (n.) That to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude..
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