equates

Considers the same

Equates is the third-person singular form of equate, which means to consider or treat things as equal or equivalent.

When someone equates two things, they regard them as the same or draw a direct connection between them: She equates success with wealth.

The word often carries a note of skepticism, implying the comparison may be oversimplified or unfair: Critics say the policy equates poverty with laziness.

In mathematics, equates simply means makes equal through an equation.

equivalence

equals

Matches in value

matches · corresponds · tantamount · synonymous · interchangeable · commensurate · coextensive · identical · same · uniform

comparison

likens

Compares to something else

correlates · identifies · associates · analogizes · connects · relates · juxtaposes · aligns · links · corresponds

mathematics

formula

Fixed method or notation

coefficient · constant · solve · balance · substitute · simplify · derive · polynomial · quadratic · linear

social

fairness

Just and equal treatment

parity · level playing field · civil rights · equal opportunity · non-discrimination · inclusivity · representation · democratization · accessibility · uniformity

Opposites
sameness vs. difference

equatesdistinguishes

Recognizes as different

differentiates · contrasts · discriminates · separates · divides

agreement vs. disagreement

equatesdisagrees

Holds opposing opinion

disputes · contests · challenges · opposes · contradicts

unification vs. separation

equatesseparates

Divides into portions

divides · segregates · partitions · dissociates · disconnects

Phrases
Family

equation, equate, equator, equating, equated, equations, equators, equatable

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