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