Collocations for akin - adj.
VERBS
be
ADV.
closely
This game is closely akin to rugby.
This game is closely akin to rugby.
somewhat
A balalaika is an instrument somewhat akin to a guitar.
A balalaika is an instrument somewhat akin to a guitar.
PHRASES
something akin to sth
She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.
She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.