n. - A companion; a match; an equal.
n. - Emulation; rivalry; competition.
n. - A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.
n. - A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
v. t. - To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
v. t. - To compare with; to equal; to rival.
v. t. - To serve as a model for; to surpass.
v. i. - To be equal; to hold comparison.