equates
v.v. to think that two things are the same or have the same value. You use this when you believe one thing is equal to another.
v. to consider or represent two things as being equivalent or identical. Often used with the preposition 'to' or 'with'.
He equates success with making a lot of money.
The public often equates a high price tag with superior quality, even when the materials are identical.
The philosopher argues that one cannot simply equate legal compliance with moral goodness, as laws may occasionally reflect the prejudices of their era rather than universal ethics.
The verb is transitive and typically takes the preposition 'to' or 'with' before the second object of comparison.
He equates success to moneyHe equates success with moneyWhile 'to' is sometimes used, 'with' is the standard preposition for showing a mental connection between two concepts.