liken

[ lahy-kuhn ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to represent as similar or like; compare: to liken someone to a weasel.

Origin of liken

1
First recorded in 1275–1325, liken is from the Middle English word liknen.See like1, -en1

Other words from liken

  • un·lik·ened, adjective

Words that may be confused with liken

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British Dictionary definitions for liken

liken

/ (ˈlaɪkən) /


verb
  1. (tr) to see or represent as the same or similar; compare

Origin of liken

1
C14: from like 1 (adj)

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