'Liken' definitions:
Definition of 'liken'
From: WordNet
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
- analogize,
- assimilate,
- balance,
- bring into analogy,
- bring into comparison,
- compare,
- compare and contrast,
- compare with,
- confront,
- contrast,
- counterpose,
- draw a comparison,
- draw a parallel,
- equate,
- juxtapose,
- liken to,
- match,
- measure against,
- metaphorize,
- oppose,
- paragon,
- parallel,
- place against,
- relate,
- run a comparison,
- set in contrast,
- set in opposition,
- set off against,
- set over against,
- similize,
- view together,
- weigh,
- weigh against