Liken - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈlaɪkən|  American pronunciation of the word liken
Brit.  |ˈlaɪk(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word liken

verb

- consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous (syn: compare, equate)

Extra examples

...he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture...

...I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent....

This calculating machine can be likened to a human brain.

He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.

Chris went with her, albeit reluctantly.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: liken
he/she/it: likens
present participle: likening
past tense: likened
past participle: likened
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