liken

lik·en

verb \ˈlī-kən\

lik·enedlik·en·ing \ˈlī-kə-niŋ, ˈlīk-niŋ\

Definition of LIKEN

transitive verb

:  compare

Examples of LIKEN

1. <he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture>
2. <I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.>

First Known Use of LIKEN

14th century

Related to LIKEN

Synonyms

analogize, assimilate, bracket, equate, compare

Antonyms

contrast

Related Words

associate, connect, couple, link; allude, refer, relate; equal, match, parallel

Near Antonyms

differentiate, discern, discriminate, distinguish, separate

Rhymes with LIKEN

lichen, Steichen