What is the meaning of compare?

noun

• Qualities that are comparable.
  • usage: "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
  • synonyms: comparison, equivalence, comparability

verb

• Examine and note the similarities or differences of.
  • usage: "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie"
• Be comparable.
  • usage: "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes"
• Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous.
  • usage: "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"
  • synonyms: liken, equate
• To form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb. .