liken

[lahy-kuhn] / ˈlaɪ kən /

VERB

compare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equate relate

STRONG

allegorize approach assimilate balance correlate equal link match parallel resemble

WEAK

approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison come up to distinguish between draw parallel identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence

Antonyms

STRONG

differ disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

Example Sentences

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The judge subtly likened the dynamic behind Pirro’s probe with a famous plea attributed to King Henry II of England regarding the Archbishop of Canterbury.

From The Wall Street Journal

So it was rather fitting that the Newcastle United head coach likened the pair to a "married couple".

From BBC

YouTube, meanwhile, has likened itself to television during the trial, rebuffing the idea of equating it with online social media platforms.

From Barron's

Mr. Lewis likens that behavior to a distemperate Roman emperor’s: destroying film projects in righteous displays of his own power; acquiring, and promptly discarding, cars and wives.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several shared memes of Mr. Bean giving the middle finger, likening Iranian retaliatory attacks on the Gulf to the bumbling comedic character.

From The Wall Street Journal

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