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analogize

/əˈnæl.ə.dʒaɪz/
(UK: analogise)
a · nal · o · gize
Adverb:analogously
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Adjective:analogous
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Past Simple:analogized
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Past Participle:analogized
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Present Participle:analogizing
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• verb

1

To compare one thing with another by means of an analogy in order to explain or clarify a point.

Example

"In her lecture, the professor analogized the structure of an atom to a miniature solar system."

2

To make use of analogy in reasoning, argument, or explanation.

Example

"Legal scholars often analogize from existing precedents when addressing novel constitutional questions."

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• Rhymes for analogize

• Nearby Words

anally
analog
analogically
analogize
analogous
analogously
analogy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from 'analogy' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'analogia' (proportion), from 'ana' (according to) and 'logos' (ratio or word).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Analogize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/analogize
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