COMPARE (2)

compare (2). Compare, n. a comparison, likeness, illustration

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Com‐pare″ (?), v. i. 1. 1. To be like or equal; to admit, or be worthy of, comparison; as, his later work does not compare with his earlier.
I should compare with him in excellence. Shak. 2. 2. To vie; to assume a likeness or equality.
Shall pack horses . . . compare with Cæsars? Shak.