liken (redirected from likened)

lik·en  (lkn)

tr.v. lik·ened, lik·en·ing, lik·ens

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

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

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liken

Verb

to compare

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

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"

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liken

verb compare, match, relate, parallel, equate, juxtapose, mention in the same breath, set beside

Translations

liken [ˈlaɪkən] vt to liken to → comparar con

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

liken [ˈlaɪkən] like vt to liken sth to sth → etw mit etw vergleichen

liken [ˈlaɪkən] vt to liken sth to → paragonare qc a