When you liken one thing to another, you compare them and point out what they have in common. You might liken your long walk to school to your ancestors' voyage across the ocean to the New World.
To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare;
Verb
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"
a.
To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to
compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage.
a.
To make or cause to be like.
Liken
Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock.2.
To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare;
Usage Examples
I liken myself to Henry Ford and the auto industry, I give you 90 percent of what most people need.
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Other Usage ExamplesTo some extent I liken slavery to death.
Some people are really drawn to technology and I liken them to artists.