🔗liken

verb
/ˈlaɪ.kən/

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example Sentences

He likened her voice to sweet music.

Synonyms

compare, equate, relate, associate

Antonyms

differentiate, contrast

Collocations

liken to, often likened, likened metaphorically

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