Liken ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Liken ( verb )

1. To compare (someone or something) to someone or something else, often in order to show a similarity.
2. To suggest that something is similar to something else.

Origin:

Old english līcian, of germanic origin, from the base of like.

Examples:

1. She likened his behavior to that of a child.
2. He likened the experience to a dream.
3. She likened the new car to a sports car.
4. The teacher likened the process to building a puzzle.
5. He likened the problem to a game of chess.

(As a noun)

Liken ( noun )

1. To compare (someone or something) to someone or something else, often in order to show a similarity.
2. To suggest that something is similar to something else.

Origin:

Old english līcian, of germanic origin, from the base of like.

Examples:

1. She likened his behavior to that of a child.
2. He likened the experience to a dream.
3. She likened the new car to a sports car.
4. The teacher likened the process to building a puzzle.
5. He likened the problem to a game of chess.