CEFR B1

liken

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: compare, relate, equate, assimilate

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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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