use an analogy

Frequency: 7.813.5 per million words

To employ a comparison to explain a point.

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Examples (10)

  • The professor used a simple analogy to explain the complex scientific theory.
  • Could you use an analogy to make that concept easier to grasp?
  • In his writing guide, he advises writers to use an analogy to connect with the reader.
  • Using the analogy of a ship navigating a storm, the CEO described the company's challenges.
  • I will use a historical analogy in my presentation to illustrate the political situation.
  • Be careful not to use a false analogy, as it can weaken your argument.
  • The coach often uses sports analogies to motivate his team.
  • If you use a fitting analogy, your audience is more likely to understand the abstract idea.
  • She has used the analogy of a garden to describe child development.
  • He is skilled at using an analogy whenever he needs to clarify a particularly difficult point.