Definition of "akin" in Englisch

adjective

1. (of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood.

2. (often followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

   • Is not then Fruition near akin to Love?

verb

1. (rare) To relate or compare; to liken.

   • I like to akin the P-Diddy case to Gen-Z's version of the O.J. Simpson trial.