equate
gb/ɪkwˈeɪt/ us/ɪkwˈeɪt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8000
Významy
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Sloveso
formal
B2
action
1
consider two things as equal
To think that one thing is the same as, or almost the same as, another thing.
Vzorec užití:
to equate [something] with [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse 'equate' with 'equal'. Use 'equal' when you talk about things actually having the same number, size, or amount (e.g., 'Two plus two equals four'). Use 'equate' when you talk about people’s ideas or judgments (e.g., 'People often equate wealth with happiness'). Learners also often say *'equate A to B'* in this sense; in modern English, 'equate A with B' is more natural for the meaning 'to consider A and B as the same'.
Synonyma
identify (Often used in the pattern 'identify A with B'; slightly more neutral and less formal than 'equate' in some contexts.)
Antonyma
distinguish (Focuses on seeing or stating the differences between things instead of treating them as the same.)
Kolokace
equate success with money
|equate happiness with
|tend to equate
|cannot equate
|equate beauty with youth
|equate A with B
Témata
thinking
|society
|language
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Many people wrongly equate success with having a lot of money.
- She refuses to equate happiness with a perfect career.
- We should not equate being busy with being productive.
- Some politicians equate criticism of the government with a lack of patriotism.
Učební příklady
- He equates love with caring actions.
- Some parents equate good grades with intelligence.
- Do you equate freedom with having more money?
- They equate a big house with a good life.
unknown
technical
C1
action
2
treat two quantities as equal
To say or show that two numbers, amounts, or expressions are the same in math or in a formal rule.
Vzorec užití:
to equate [quantity] to [quantity]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use this technical sense in everyday speech where simple 'equal' is better, for example saying *'We equate two plus two four'* instead of 'Two plus two equals four'. Also, in mathematics, both 'equate A to B' and 'equate A with B' appear, but 'equate A to B' is more frequent when you mean 'set A equal to B' in a calculation step.
Synonyma
set equal (Very close in meaning, but more informal and usually used only in mathematical or technical explanations.)
Antonyma
distinguish between (Emphasizes keeping quantities, variables, or concepts separate instead of declaring them equal.)
Kolokace
equate the two sides
|equate demand and supply
|equate A and B
|equate pressure
|equate units
|equate costs and benefits
Témata
math
|science
|education
Příklady
- In this step we equate the two sides of the equation and solve for x.
- Economists often equate supply and demand to find the equilibrium price.
- If we equate distance to speed multiplied by time, we can rearrange the formula easily.
- The model equates energy loss with heat produced in the system.
Učební příklady
- First, equate the left side and the right side of the formula.
- We equate x plus 3 to 10 and then solve for x.
- In this graph, we equate cost and price to find the balance point.
- The teacher shows how to equate the two expressions.
Sloveso
formal
C1
state
3
be equal in effect or value
To be the same in effect, value, or meaning as something else.
Vzorec užití:
to equate to [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use this pattern for very simple equality where 'is' is more natural, e.g. *'Three plus three equates to six'* instead of 'Three plus three is six.' 'Equate to' is more common when talking about effects, value, or official rules, not basic math facts.
Synonyma
amount to (Common in everyday English; focuses on the end result or practical effect rather than formal equality.)
Antonyma
fall short of (Shows that something is less than or does not fully reach the value or effect of something else.)
Kolokace
equate to
|equates to
|equated to
|practically equates to
|almost equates to
|effectively equates to
Témata
law
|society
|math
|core_vocabulary
|science
Příklady
- Under the new law, failing to report the incident equates to breaking company policy.
- In this reward system, ten points equate to one dollar in store credit.
- Three feet roughly equate to just under one meter.
- For many workers, a missed paycheck can equate to serious financial trouble.
Učební příklady
- In this game, 100 coins equate to one extra life.
- For him, working late every day equates to being a good employee.
- In some places, driving very fast can equate to dangerous driving.
- Two semesters of study equate to one year of classes.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
equate
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈeɪt/
US/ɪkwˈeɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
equate (1 slabika)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: equate
- 3rd Person Singular: equates
- Present Participle: equating
- Past: equated
Příbuzná slova
Forms
equates
verb
equating
verb
equated
verb
Related words
equivalent
adjective B1
equivalence
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unequal
adjective B2
inequality
noun B2
Advanced or less common
equivalently
adverb
equitable
adjective C1
Výrazy
equate something with something
1/ɪkwˈeɪt sˈʌmθɪŋ wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
consider one thing the same as another
To think that one thing is the same as, or almost the same as, another thing.
Příklady
- It is a mistake to equate success with fame.
- Many people equate hard work with long hours in the office.
- She refuses to equate health with being thin.
equate to
1/ɪkwˈeɪt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
be the same in effect or value
To have the same effect, value, or meaning as something else.
Příklady
- In this grading system, an A equates to a score of 90 or above.
- For many families, losing a job equates to losing their health insurance.