比べる
1
to compare;to make a comparison (between)
周りの人達と比べると彼は本当に幸せそうだった。
He looked quite happy in contrast with those around him.
2
to compete (on);to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
occ. written as 競べる
Other forms
較べる 【くらべる】 (rarely used kanji form) · 競べる 【くらべる】 (search-only kanji form)