analogize

a·nal·o·gize

[uh-nal-uh-jahyz] verb, a·nal·o·gized, a·nal·o·giz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to make use of analogy in reasoning, argument, etc.
2.
to be analogous; show analogy.
verb (used with object)
3.
to make analogous; show an analogy between: to analogize a dog to a cat.
Also, especially British, a·nal·o·gise.


Origin:
1645–55; analog(y) + -ize

un·a·nal·o·gized, adjective
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analogize or analogise (əˈnæləˌdʒaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (intr) to make use of analogy, as in argument; draw comparisons
2.  (tr) to make analogous or reveal analogy in
 
analogise or analogise
 
vb

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