liken
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transitive verb \ˈlī-kən\lik·enedlik·en·ing \ˈlī-kə-niŋ, ˈlīk-niŋ\
Definition of LIKEN
: compare
Examples of LIKEN
- <he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture>
- <I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.>
First Known Use of LIKEN
14th century
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