whats the difference of compare with and compare to?

[jasirah]

when do we use the two? is there a difference?

[Coffa]

when do we use the two? is there a difference?

When 'compare' is used as an intransitive verb (without a direct object), we use an ablative phrase ('with' plus a noun phrase). For example:

"Your writing compares well with his."

When 'compare' is used as a transitive verb (taking a direct object), we use a dative phrase ('to' plus a noun phrase). For example:

"I am comparing your writing to his."