Synonyms for Equate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics):
correspond
WordNet sense 2 (consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous):
compare, liken
WordNet sense 3 (make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching):
equal, equalize, match, equalise
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