compare in WordNet English dictionary

1. qualities that are comparable
   "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
   comparison  compare  equivalence  comparability 
   

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