たとtatoえるeru
1.

To make complex ideas or concepts easier to understand by finding similarities or analogies with more familiar or concrete examples.

2.

To describe something indirectly by drawing a parallel with another object or experience, often to enhance understanding or to emphasize a point.

3.

To express an idea in a figurative manner by likening it to another relatable subject, thereby enriching the description with deeper meaning.

Example:

その詩人は死を眠りにたとえた。