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liken
liken
verb lik·en \ˈlÄ«-kÉ™n\
lik·enedlik·en·ing \ˈlÄ«-kÉ™-niÅ‹, ˈlÄ«k-niÅ‹\
Definition of LIKEN
transitive verb
:Â compare
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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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