At the village square, the old monk was parabling, turning everyday events into gentle moral lessons.

She packed a parable picnic, choosing foods that could be prepared or procured at a moment's notice.

To parable the abstract concept, the professor told a simple allegory that clarified the point.

The pastor told a parable about forgiveness that stayed with the congregation long after the service ended.

The professor used parables to illustrate complex ethical dilemmas.

She parabled the moral of the story to make it easier for the children to understand.