Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [269]
Antonyms
contrast
usually compare with [2b] approach, approximate, measure up, stack up—more at APPROXIMATE
2compare noun : the possibility of comparing com·par·i·son noun 1 : the act of comparing 2 : change in the form of an adjective or adverb to show different levels of quality, quantity, or relation com·part·ment noun 1 : a separate division 2 : a section of an enclosed space Synonyms bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cubicle; also cubbyhole, pigeonhole; alcove, niche, nook, recess; cabinet, drawer; cavity, hole, hollow; booth, crib, stall; crypt, vault com·part·men·tal·ize verb -ized; -iz·ing : to separate into compartments 1compass verb [ORIGIN: ME, fr. OF compasser to measure, fr. (assumed) VL compassare to pace off, fr. L com- + passus pace] 1 : CONTRIVE, PLOT 2 : to lie around : ENCIRCLE 3 : to bring about : ACHIEVE Synonyms [2] circle, circumnavigate, coil, encircle, girdle, loop, orbit, ring, round—more at ENCIRCLE [3] accomplish, achieve, carry out, commit, do, execute, follow through, fulfill, make, perform—more at PERFORM 2compass noun 1 : an often rounded or curved boundary limit : BOUNDARY, CIRCUMFERENCE 2 : an enclosed space 3 : range or limit of perception, knowledge, interest, or concern : RANGE, SCOPE 4 : a device for determining direction by means of a magnetic needle swinging freely and pointing to the magnetic north; also : a nonmagnetic device that indicates direction 5 : an instrument for drawing circles or transferring measurements consisting of two legs joined by a pivot Synonyms [1] border, bound, boundary, circumference, confines, edge, end, fringe, margin, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, verge—more at BORDER [3] amplitude, breadth, extent, range, reach, realm, scope, sweep, width—more at RANGE com·pas·sion noun : sympathetic feeling : PITY, MERCY Synonyms charity, commiseration, feeling, heart, humanity, kindliness, kindness, mercy, pity, sympathy com·pas·sion·ate adjective : having or showing compassion — com·pas·sion·ate·ly adverb Synonyms beneficent, benevolent, good-hearted, humane, kind, kindly, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted—more at HUMANE com·pat·i·bil·i·ty noun : the quality or state of being compatible Synonyms concord, harmony, peace—more at HARMONY com·pat·i·ble adjective : able to exist or act together harmoniously <~ colors> <~ drugs> Synonyms agreeable, amicable, congenial, harmonious, kindred, unanimous, united—more at HARMONIOUS conformable, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent, harmonious—more at CONSISTENT com·pa·tri·ot noun : a fellow countryman com·peer noun : EQUAL, PEER com·pel verb com·pelled; com·pel·ling : to drive or urge with force Synonyms coerce, constrain, drive, force, make, muscle, obligate, oblige, press, pressure—more at FORCE