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e·quate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-kwt)
v. e·quat·ed, e·quat·ing, e·quates
v. tr.
To make equal or equivalent.
To reduce to a standard or an average; equalize.
To consider, treat, or depict as equal or equivalent: equates inexperience with youth.
As in:
He equates, therefor his is....

v. intr.
To be or seem to be equal; correspond.

Shame - Shame - Shame - Mike....
Next you'll be telling us that White cars are good too....