equate (
http://definr.com/equate)
v 1: consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We
can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot
equate success in financial matters with greed" [syn:
compare,
liken]
2: be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics [syn:
correspond]
3: make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's
equalize the duties among all employees in this office";
"The company matched the discount policy of its
competitors" [syn:
equal,
match,
equalize,
equalise]