Synonyms of liken

liken

verb

ˈlī-kən 

1

as in to compare

to describe as similar

he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compare
• equate
• refer
• analogize
• bracket
• assimilate
• connect
• link
• relate
• couple
• allude
• associate
• parallel
• match
• equal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrast

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compare
• equate
• identify
• connect
• relate
• correlate
• classify
• link
• match
• associate
• join
• categorize
• class
• group
• lump (together)
• sort
• grade
• assort

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguish
• differentiate
• separate
• discriminate
• discern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of liken

With tears in her eyes, Kristy Luther likened her daughter’s condition to Alzheimer’s, describing how some days are worse than others with memory loss. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

The Florida native likens the album’s creation to a literal labor of love. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Beth George likens early mornings alone working with dough to a spiritual experience. — HubSpot, 30 Oct. 2026

Fox studio analyst Alex Rodriguez likened Uecker to Harry Caray, the late Chicago Cubs announcer who was closely identified with the team but died before the Cubs won the Series in 2016, their first title since 1908. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026