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analogize
a·nal·o·gize
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əˌdʒaɪz
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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
Related forms
un·a·nal·o·gized,
adjective
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analogize
or
analogise
(əˈnæləˌdʒaɪz)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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