draw a parallel
verb phrase
Pronunciation: drɔː ə ˈpærəlel
Definition
To make a comparison between two or more things by pointing out their similarities.
Examples
The author draws a parallel between the rise of social media and the spread of misinformation.
It's easy to draw a parallel between the current economic crisis and the one from the 1970s.
How to Use draw a parallel
- draw a parallel between (prepositional phrase)
- To compare two things by highlighting their similarities. — "She drew a parallel between the student's struggles and her own early career."
- draw parallels (collocation)
- To make comparisons between different things or situations. — "It's common to draw parallels between historical events and current affairs."
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