equivalate

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Definition of equivalate in English English dictionary

To make a metaphor of

To conform to a standard or an average for the sake of commonality

To understand and show sympathy for (especially can understand why someone is doing something)

I equivalate with him and his wanting to get married.

To look at or see the similarities between

To compare

He equivalated his way of life with a cat's.

To understand and show sympathy for (esp. can understand why someone is doing something)

Etymology

() Back-formation from equivalent.