Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
liken
verb
/ˈlaɪ.kən/
Definition
To compare one thing to another.
Examples
- She likes to liken her childhood memories to a beautiful dream.
- The teacher likened the process of learning to climbing a mountain.
- He often likens his experiences in the city to living in a bustling bee hive.
Meaning
To associate or draw parallels between two or more entities, often to highlight similarities.
Synonyms
- Compare
- Align
- Contrast
- Equate
- Associate
