Verb liken has 1 sense

1. compare, liken, equate - 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"
   --₁ is one way to study, consider
   Sample sentences:
   Somebody ----s somebody PP
   Somebody ----s something PP
   

Term: liken

Part of Speech: verb (transitive)

Sense 1:

Definition: To compare or draw similarities between two things.

Example Sentences:

• I would liken his talent to that of a master painter.
• She likened his smile to a ray of sunshine.

Sense 2:

Definition: To regard or think of something as similar or equivalent.

Example Sentences:

• I can't help but liken her voice to an angel's.
• Some people likened the taste of the exotic fruit to a combination of pineapple and mango.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A comparison or similarity between two things.

Example Sentence:

• The teacher used a vivid liken to explain the complex scientific concept.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Popular or well-liked by many people.

Example Sentence:

• The band's latest album is a great hit, highly liken among music enthusiasts.

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