Brown Driver Briggs

 1. to represent, liken, be like
  1) (Niphal) to liken, be like, be similar
  2) (Hiphil) to compare
  3) (Hithpael) to become like
2. to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in
sentences of poetry
  1) (Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb
  2) (Piel) to make a parable
2b1. maker of parables (participle)