Antonyms for equalize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ee-kwuh-lahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈi kwəˌlaɪz


Definition of equalize

Origin :
  • 1580s, from equal + -ize. Related: Equalized; equalizing.
  • verb make the same; balance
Example sentences :
  • How to equalize families and allotments will be one of the chief cares of the guardians of the laws.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • This will tend to force the growth of the weaker shoots and to equalize the vigor of all.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • That's because there are no protecting layers of clouds to equalize the radiation.
  • Extract from : « The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men » by Francis William Rolt-Wheeler
  • The most that the law can do is to equalize the conditions of sale.
  • Extract from : « Sophisms of the Protectionists » by Frederic Bastiat
  • Winnie can't go and teach there to equalize their school bills!
  • Extract from : « The Youngest Girl in the Fifth » by Angela Brazil
  • All that can be done here is to equalize the inconvenience of the scarcity.
  • Extract from : « Looking Backward » by Edward Bellamy
  • This will equalize the burden, and leave no room for complaint.
  • Extract from : « Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • With this useful weapon we can equalize the scales of justice.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Bo'sun » by Arthur Mason
  • The new ruling, however, has helped to equalize the situation.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Problem » by Edward Hungerford
  • And why has the state no right to equalize or apportion worldly wealth?
  • Extract from : « Protection and Communism » by Frederic Bastiat

Synonyms for equalize

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