compare definition

1. examine and note the similarities or differences of
• examples: John compared his haircut to his friend's
• examples: We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
2. be comparable
• examples: This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
3. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
• examples: We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
• examples: You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
4. to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb