Meaning of the word "compare to" in English

What does "compare to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compare to

US /kəmˈpɛr tuː/
UK /kəmˈpɛə tuː/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to point out similarities or differences between two or more things

Example:
You can't compare apples to oranges.
How does this new model compare to the old one?
2.

to say that something is like something else; to liken to

Example:
The poet compared her eyes to stars.
He compared the city to a jungle.