Verbs for Comparison and Contrast

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

She literally took an hour comparing prices before making a purchase.

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

The two sisters closely resemble each other, sharing the same eyes and smile.

to be mistaken or accepted as something or someone else, often because of a resemblance or similarity

With a bit of makeup and the right outfit, she could easily pass for a celebrity.

to be similar to something in quality or nature

Her skills approximate those of a professional artist.

having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.

The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

to view or describe something as similar or equal, often suggesting they have equal importance or value

Some people equate wealth with happiness, believing that money brings contentment.

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

The new smartphone model aims to rival its competitors in terms of features and performance.

having an equal distance from each other at every point

The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship.

to compare or represent something as similar to something else

The author often likens the struggle of the protagonist to that of a mythical hero facing great challenges.

to match or be similar to something else

The data collected from the experiment closely corresponds to the predictions made by the scientific model.

to be the same as or similar to something else

His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.

(of information) to align or correspond, indicating accuracy or reliability

The witness's account of the crime scene matches up with the police report.

to be or act in accordance with a rule, standard, etc.

Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code.

to combine something with another substance or element

The story became more engaging by blending in elements seamlessly.

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

Moving to a new school can be challenging, but she quickly found a way to fit in with her classmates.

anything that we can hear

The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.

to appear to be or do something particular

Choose whichever path seems right for you.

to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see

He looked at his watch to check the time.

to become visible and noticeable

With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance.

to be different from something or someone

His opinion on the matter differs significantly from that of his colleagues.

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

The teacher helps her students differentiate between similar-sounding words by highlighting their distinct meanings and usage.

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

The painting used a stark contrast between light and shadow to create a dramatic effect.

to compare different pieces of information and examine them to find their differences

I need some time to collate the data from the surveys and compare the responses to identify any trends or patterns.

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time

The witness's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

His personal beliefs often conflict with the principles of his profession, leading to internal struggles.

to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement

Their personalities clash, as they have opposing views on almost every topic.

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

The results of the experiment vary significantly from the predicted outcomes, indicating unexpected factors at play.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

The glowing neon sign made the cafe stand out among the other businesses on the street.