compare
1. com.pare \k*m-'pa(*)r, -'pe(*)r\ vb [ME comparen, fr. MF comparer, fr. L
comparare to couple, com]pare, fr. compar like, fr. com- + par equal 1: to
represent as similar : LIKEN 2: to examine the character or qualities of
esp. to discover resemblances or differences 3: to inflect or modify (an
adjective or adverb) according to the degrees of comparison 1: to bear
being compared 2: to make comparisons 3: to be equal or alike e in order
to show differences and likenesses. COMPARE implies an aim of showing
relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualitites
whether similar or divergent; CONTRAST implies an emphasis on differences;
COLLATE implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of
agreement or divergence SYN syn COMPARE, CONTRAST, COLLATE mean to set side
by sid
2. compare n : COMPARISON {beauty beyond ~}