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Liken Meaning & Definition
Liken Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Liken?

[v] consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Liken: compare | equate

Related Terms | Find terms related to Liken: analogize | assimilate | balance | bring into analogy | bring into comparison | compare | compare and contrast | compare with | confront | contrast | counterpose | draw a comparison | draw a parallel | equate | juxtapose | liken to | match | measure against | metaphorize | oppose | paragon | parallel | place against | relate | run a comparison | set in contrast | set in opposition | set off against | set over against | similize | view together | weigh | weigh against

See Also | consider | study

Liken In Webster's Dictionary

\Lik"en\ (l[imac]k"'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Likened} (-'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Likening}.] [OE. liknen. See {Like}, a.] 1. To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage. Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. --Matt. vii. 24. 2. To make or cause to be like. [R.] --Brougham.

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