mašālu

1) to be alike , to resemble , to equal , to match ; 2) to be(come) smooth ; D : to copy , to make similar , , to imitate , to equalize , to make equal , to compare , to equate , to try to equal , to match , to reflect , to replicate , to reproduce ; Š : to do likewise , to imitate , to do similarly , to emulate , to mime , to mimic , to simulate , to make equal , to use a simile + , to utter parables + ; mašālu ana : to look like , to take after ;

Cf. tamšīlu, tamšīl

See also : akī, kî, kīma, libbû °, mašālu (D), mašālu (Š), mišlu

Comparison with other Semitic languages :

• Hebrew : mašal "example"

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