contrast verb
1 compare things in order to show differences
ADV. favourably, unfavourably He contrasted her brashness unfavourably with his mother's gentleness.
PREP. with
PHRASES compare and contrast Compare and contrast the two main characters in the play.
2 be clearly different
ADV. markedly, sharply, starkly, strikingly, strongly, vividly | nicely | oddly | favourably, unfavourably The open approach contrasts favourably with the exclusivity of some universities.
PREP. with This statement contrasts starkly with his previous statements.