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to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
人生を旅に喩える表現はよく使われる。
The expression comparing life to a journey is commonly used.
彼女の歌声を天使に喩える人が多い。
Many people compare her singing voice to an angel's.
この状況を何に喩えればいいか分からない。
I don't know what to compare this situation to.