liken (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkən/
Definition
To represent or consider something as similar to or comparable with another thing.
Examples
He tried to liken the complex situation to something the children could understand.
The author often likens his characters' struggles to his own.
You can liken the feeling of falling in love to a sudden, bright light.
How to Use liken
- liken to (prepositional phrase)
- To compare something to another thing. — "The professor liked to liken the human brain to a complex computer."
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