What is another word for equates?
Pronunciation: [ɪkwˈe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Equates is a verb that means to consider or regard something as equal or of the same value as something else. Some synonyms for equates include compares, connects, parallels, matches, associates, and relates. Comparing two things involves noting their similarities or differences, while connecting two things implies a relationship between them. To parallel something suggests that two things are very similar or closely resemble each other. When you match two things, you find similarities that make them alike. Associating two things suggests a link between them, and relating them means showing how they are connected or interrelated.
