equivale

/ɪkwɪˈveɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to have a value or amount equal to another quantity or standard

“The new tax law will equivalate the income tax rate for all citizens.”

2. verb (archaic)

to have the same value or amount as something else

“Gold and silver equivalated in terms of their purchasing power.”

3. verb (rare)

to have a value or amount equal to another quantity or standard

“The new policy will equivalate the working hours for all employees.”

Synonyms

  • equalize
  • equilibrate

Antonyms

  • disproportion
  • dissimilarize