The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Equal \E"qual\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Equaledor Equalled; p.
   pr. & vb. n. Equaling or Equalling.]
   1. To be or become equal to; to have the same quantity, the
      same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with; to
      be commen?urate with.
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            On me whose all not equals Edward's moiety. --Shak.
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   2. To make equal return to; to recompense fully.
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            Who answered all her cares, and equaled all her
            love.                                 --Dryden.
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   3. To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare
      or regard as equals; to put on equality.
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            He would not equal the mind that he found in himself
            to the infinite and incomprehensible. --Berkeley.
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