compared

verb

1. 1

   To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

   “Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra.”

2. 2

   To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].

   “Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs.”

3. 3

   (grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

   “We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best".”

4. 4

   To be similar (often used in the negative).

   “A sapling and a fully-grown oak tree do not compare.”

5. 5

   To get; to obtain.