equate in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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 
   
2. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
   equate  correspond 
   
3. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
   "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
   equal  match  equalize  equalise  equate