liken

[ˈlaɪkən]

liken Definition

  • 1to compare or represent as similar; to equate
  • 2to be similar or comparable to something else

Using liken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "liken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He likened the situation to a game of chess.

  • Example

    The feeling was likened to that of being in a dream.

  • Example

    The texture of the fabric can be likened to silk.

  • Example

    The experience can be likened to a rollercoaster ride.

liken Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with liken

  • to compare or represent as similar or equivalent to something else

    Example

    The feeling was likened to that of being in a dream.

  • the state or quality of being similar or comparable to something else

    Example

    The texture of the fabric has a likeness to silk.

  • a phrase used to indicate that there is no comparison or similarity between two things

    Example

    The taste of durian fruit is nothing to liken to anything else.

Origins of liken

from Old English 'ge-lician', meaning 'to please, be pleasing'

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Summary: liken in Brief

'liken' [ˈlaɪkən] means to compare or represent as similar or equivalent to something else. It can also refer to the state of being similar or comparable to something else. Examples include 'He likened the situation to a game of chess,' and 'The texture of the fabric can be likened to silk.' 'Likeness to' and 'liken to' are common phrases. 'Nothing to liken' is a phrase used to indicate that there is no comparison or similarity between two things.