1. to consider or treat as equal or equivalent
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘equate’
2. to make equal in mathematical terms
Usage: mathematical context

Examples

• She equates success with happiness.
• The teacher equates good grades with hard work.
• He always equates money with power.
• The formula equates the two sides of the equation.
• Many people equate fame with talent.
• The study equates exercise with better health outcomes.