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compare

compare

Meaning of compare

find similarities

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British English/kəmˈpeə/
American English/tu kəmˈpɛr/
Russian transcription[srɐvˈnʲivatʲ]
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compare with Russian translation

compare usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На фестивале мы будем сравнивать семейные обычаи, чтобы узнать о других культурах.

At the festival we compare family customs to learn about other cultures.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Студенты сравнивают традиционную музыку из разных стран на занятии.

Students compare traditional music from different countries in class.

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compare belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying, Sales". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

compareсравнивать
guestгость
greetingприветствие
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between compare / contrast / equate / juxtapose / weigh up / evaluate

🇬🇧English
compare

General verb meaning to examine similarities and/or differences between two or more things.

A1Very Often

Compare these two photos to see the differences.

Сравни эти две фотографии, чтобы увидеть отличия.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on highlighting differences rather than similarities.

B1Very Often

Contrast the two authors' styles in your essay.

Сопоставь стили двух авторов в эссе, подчёркивая различия.

E
🇬🇧English
equate

To treat two things as equal or equivalent, often implying identity or mistaken equivalence.

B2Often

You can't equate success only with money.

Нельзя приравнивать успех только к деньгам.

🇬🇧English

To place things side by side, often for contrast or artistic/analytical effect; formal.

C1Rarely

The exhibition juxtaposes modern and classical art.

На выставке современные и классические произведения размещены бок о бок.

W
🇬🇧English
weigh up

To consider pros and cons or different options before deciding; phrasal verb.

B2Rarely

We need to weigh up the benefits and risks before agreeing.

Нам нужно взвесить преимущества и риски, прежде чем соглашаться.

🇬🇧English

To judge the value, quality, or significance of something, often using criteria.

B2Often

The teacher will evaluate the students' presentations.

Учитель оценит презентации студентов.

🇬🇧English

To estimate or judge the amount, value, or quality of something; similar to evaluate.

B2Often

We need to assess the damage after the storm.

Нужно оценить ущерб после шторма.

🇬🇧English

To inspect or study something carefully and in detail.

B1Often

The mechanic will examine the engine for faults.

Механик осмотрит двигатель на предмет неисправностей.

🇬🇧English

To determine the size, amount, or degree of something, often quantitatively.

B1Often

We should measure the difference in temperature between the rooms.

Нам следует измерить разницу температур между комнатами.

B
🇬🇧English
benchmark

To compare against a standard or best practice to judge performance or quality.

B2Often

We benchmark our software against the market leader.

Мы сравниваем наше ПО с лидером рынка по эталону.

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How to pronounce compare and what this word means

compare translation: сравнивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce compare

/kəmˈpeə/

compare translation

сравнивать

compare examples

At the festival we compare family customs to learn about other cultures.

compare transcription

/kəmˈpeə/, /tu kəmˈpɛr/

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compare meaning: what does it mean?

find similarities

compare pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

compare is pronounced as /kəmˈpeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

compare definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

At the festival we compare family customs to learn about other cultures. Translation: На фестивале мы будем сравнивать семейные обычаи, чтобы узнать о других культурах.

Is compare part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, compare (сравнивать) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is compare part of Sales vocabulary?

Yes, compare (сравнивать) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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