'analogise' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analogia,' where 'ana-' meant 'up, according to' and 'logos' meant 'ratio, word, reason.'

'analogia' was adopted into Latin as 'analogia,' then into French as 'analogie,' and eventually became the English word 'analogy.' The verb form 'analogise' was later formed in English.

Initially, it meant 'proportion or correspondence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make an analogy or draw a comparison.'