liken
Meaning of liken
verb
- point out the resemblance of someone or something to.
racism is likened to a contagious disease
Middle English: from like1 + -en1.
Information about liken
- It is a verb.
- The plural form of liken is: likens.
- Languages in which liken is used:
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Hyphenation of liken
liken
- It consists of 1 syllables and 5 chars.
- liken is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
liken synonyms
Meaning compare:
Meaning make a comparison of (something) with something else to assist understanding:
Meaning be side by side with (something extending in a line), always keeping the same distance; run or lie parallel to:
Meaning have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another:
Meaning correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious:
Meaning make, form, or suggest a connection with or between:
Meaning connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind:
liken antonyms
Meaning differ strikingly:
Translation of liken
- Italian: paragonare, equiparare, eguagliare
- Spanish: comparar, equiparar
Anagrams of liken
Words that rhyme with liken
Aiken, Chaiken, daiken, kwaiken, Eiken, Billiken, Milliken, Mulliken, disliken, misliken, unliken, Anniken, miniken, Entriken, Mariken, floriken, striken
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