'Liken' definitions:

Definition of 'liken'

(from WordNet)
verb
Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed" [syn: compare, liken, equate]

Definition of 'Liken'

From: GCIDE
  • Liken \Lik"en\ (l[imac]k"'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Likened (l[imac]k"'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Likening.] [OE. liknen. See Like, a.]
  • 1. To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage. [1913 Webster]
  • Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. --Matt. vii. 24. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To make or cause to be like. [R.] --Brougham. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'liken'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Liken'