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.

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Working from home and greater performance leniency means that positions and skills listed on resumes don’t always equate to mastery. —

Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 As such, if Trump were to sell his stake gradually over the coming year (assuming an average of $10 price per share), taking a capital gains tax rate into account, Ritter estimates that Trump’s current $4 billion would equate to just $800 million after tax. —

Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024 John David’s fiery portrayal of Willie showcases how chasing for opportunity doesn’t always equate to proper manhood and a fruitful legacy. —

Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 The allowance equates to $1.3 million, and Prince Andrew's personal security detail was also in the seven figures, according to the outlet. —

Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for equate to