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equal vs equate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| equaladjective/ˈiː.kwəl/ | Meaning the same in size, amount, value or rights | Goes with equal rights | Example Men and women should receive equal pay for the same job. |
| equateverb/ɪˈkweɪt/ | Meaning to treat or consider one thing as the same as or equal to another | Goes with equate wealth with happiness | Example Many people around the world equate wealth with happiness. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
pay for equal work is the law.