English

equate

ɪˈkweɪt, ɪˈkˌweɪt
Meaning: to consider one thing to be the same as or equivalent to another
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪˈkˌweɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base equate
3rd person singular present equates
Present participle equating
Past equated
Will future will equate
Going-to future going to equate
Imperative negative don't equate / do not equate

Example

People sometimes equate money with happiness.
People sometimes equate money with happiness.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with 'with' to say that two things are considered equal or linked in meaning.

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