equate to

phrasal verb

equated to; equating to; equates to

: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal

Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.

Examples of equate to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For many, that equates to the right of the Jewish people to have their own state and self-determination in an ancestral homeland after centuries of oppression and ostracism in much of the world. —

Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 Popular on Variety The new incentive is a 53% expenditure credit that equates to a tax relief of approximately 40% for U.K. productions. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2024 This status with Qatar equates to Oneworld Sapphire status; most notably, Sapphire status unlocks access to business-class lounges on partner airlines like the beautiful Cathay Pacific lounges in Hong Kong, The Pier, and The Wing. —

Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024 The low price doesn’t equate to its quality as proven by the 109,000 five-star ratings and over 1,000 people who have grabbed one just this month. —

Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for equate to

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