liken (redirected from likens)

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 [ˈlaɪkən]

vb

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

[from like¹ (adj)]

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