Vocabulary

Form

to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

verb vt
N2 freq #28

Example sentences

Reading a book can be compared to making a journey.

Some people compare life to a stage.

Some people compare life to a story.

Life is often compared to a journey.

Life is often compared to a voyage.

Poets have compared life to a voyage.

Poets often compare death to sleep.

Poets often compare death to sleep.