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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.

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

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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