Synonyms of likens

likens

verb

present tense third-person singular of liken

1

as in compares

to describe as similar

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compares
• equates
• refers
• analogizes
• relates
• connects
• alludes
• assimilates
• links
• brackets
• couples
• associates
• parallels
• equals
• matches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrasts

2

as in identifies

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

• compares
• identifies
• connects
• equates
• relates
• classifies
• correlates
• links
• matches
• joins
• groups
• categorizes
• associates
• sorts
• classes
• grades
• lumps (together)
• assorts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguishes
• separates
• differentiates
• discriminates
• discerns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of likens

Airplanes struggle in hot, thin air Aimer likens the effect of high temperatures on airplane performance to athletes competing at high altitude. — Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

There’s no such thing as coverage for one actor or the other on the set of Lioness — the actress likens it to a play. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Connor likens this case, about schools defrauding borrowers, to the historic settlement against Big Tobacco. — Cory Turner, NPR, 31 July 2026

Intimacy coordinator Yehuda Duenyas likens the job to that of a choreographer or stunt coordinator. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2026

Boni likens resistance to a broken dam, rather than a forest fire. — Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Spotts-De Lazzer likens it to sitting quietly beside someone on a bench instead of trying to solve their problem. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026

Chappell likens it to a room shouting at you—too many patterns can look turbulent rather than playful, bold, and curated. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Skyroot co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana likens the strategy to booking a cab rather than taking a train. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 July 2026