metaphor

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

intransitive transitive

(intransitive) To use a metaphor. / (transitive) To describe by means of a metaphor.

Japanese Meaning

比喩を用いる / 比喩を使って表現する

During the lecture, the professor often metaphor to help students grasp abstract theories.

講義中、教授は学生が抽象的な理論を理解するのを助けるために、しばしば比喩を使う。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To use a metaphor.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To describe by means of a metaphor.

metaphors

（ present singular third-person ）

metaphoring

（ participle present ）

metaphored

（ participle past ）

metaphored

（ past ）