equivalate

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To make a metaphor of
To conform to a standard or an average for the sake of commonality
To understand and show sympathy for (especially can understand why someone is doing something)

I equivalate with him and his wanting to get married.

To look at or see the similarities between
To compare

He equivalated his way of life with a cat's.

To understand and show sympathy for (esp. can understand why someone is doing something)