What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
equate
Example
I would equate the experience of skydiving to riding a rollercoaster. [equate: verb]
Example
The author equates the protagonist's journey to a hero's quest. [equate: verb]
equalize
Example
The government is working to equalize access to healthcare across the country. [equalize: verb]
Example
The coach made some changes to equalize the teams' chances of winning. [equalize: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Equalize is more commonly used than equate in everyday language, especially in social or political contexts. Equate is more commonly used in academic or intellectual contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between equate and equalize?
Equate is more formal than equalize, which is more commonly used in everyday language and social or political contexts.
