denominative from H4912; to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble:--be(-come) like, compare, use (as a) proverb, speak (in proverbs), utter.
to represent, liken, be like
(Niphal) to liken, be like, be similar
(Hiphil) to compare
(Hithpael) to become like
to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in sentences of poetry
(Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb
