liken

1
as in to compare
to describe as similar he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture

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2
as in to equate
to regard or represent as equal or comparable I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent

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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liken. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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