Meaning of LIKEN
| Pronunciation: | | 'lIkun
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| | Definition: | | [v] 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" |
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| | Synonyms: | | compare, equate |
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| | See Also: | | consider, study | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Lik"en\ (l[imac]k"'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Likened}
(-'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.
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.
2. To make or cause to be like. [R.] --Brougham.
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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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