juxtapose to

juxtapose (someone or something) to (someone or something else)

To consider or analyze someone or something in direct comparison or contrast to someone or something else. The book juxtaposes the actions of the CEO to those of notorious criminals around the world. I'm really not comfortable juxtaposing myself to someone with your level of experience and knowledge.
See also: juxtapose, something
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

juxtapose someone or something to someone or something

to place people or things next to each other, in any combination. (Also implies that the placing or arranging is done carefully.) I went to the meeting room early so I could juxtapose myself to the head of the table. I juxtaposed the chair to the view out the window.
See also: juxtapose
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • better of
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • bird has flown, the
  • beware of
  • beware of (someone or something)
  • be rough on (someone or something)