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

That’s because the invasive lionfish—flamboyant enough that Bowman likens it to a Mardi Gras drag queen—wasn’t traditionally on the menu. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Frost likens the distinction between conserving a kitchen in place and reconstructing one in a museum to the difference between a musical instrument still being played and one only on display. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Dangerfield likens the four to musical superheroes from a Marvel series. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Selman likens the project to engineering, and Arabo brought to the assignment a similar level of meticulous seriousness. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Vaonis The company likens Atlas to an interchangeable-lens camera. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Hailey, who was sitting and listening, likens their situations. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Murray likens the iOS version to when the game initially launched on the original Switch. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Godrich likens his approach to inviting friends over to come and mess around in the kitchen. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026