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lik·en (l

tr.v. lik·ened, lik·en·ing, lik·ens

To see, mention, or show as similar; compare.

[Middle English liknen, from like, similar; see like².]

liken [ˈlaɪkən]

(tr) to see or represent as the same or similar; compare

[from like¹ (adj)]

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Verb

liken - 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"

equate, compare

consider, study - give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving"

liken

verb compare, match, relate, parallel, equate, juxtapose, mention in the same breath, set beside The pain is likened to being drilled through the head.

Translations

liken [ˈlaɪkən] VT → comparar (to con)

liken [ˈlaɪkən] vt
to liken sth to sth → assimiler qch à qch

liken

vt → vergleichen (to mit)

liken [ˈlaɪk/ən] vt to liken sth to → paragonare qc a

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I should keep well within the limit of that early excess now, and should not liken the creation of Shakespeare to the creation of any heavenly body bigger, say, than one of the nameless asteroids that revolve between Mars and Jupiter.

My Literary Passions by Howells,William Dean View in context

106-142) Thereupon Aphrodite the daughter of Zeus answered him: `Anchises, most glorious of all men born on earth, know that I am no goddess: why do you liken me to the deathless ones?

Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context

And, upon the whole, our intimacy was rather a mutual predilection than a deep and solid friendship, such as has since arisen between myself and you, Halford, whom, in spite of your occasional crustiness, I can liken to nothing so well as an old coat, unimpeachable in texture, but easy and loose - that has conformed itself to the shape of the wearer, and which he may use as he pleases, without being bothered with the fear of spoiling it; - whereas Mr.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Bronte, Anne View in context

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