Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkən/
verb to compare or liken one thing to another, to see a resemblance between two things
A1 I liken apples to oranges because they are both fruits.
A2 She likened the situation to a puzzle that needed to be solved.
B1 The author likened the main character to a modern-day hero.
B2 The coach likened the team's performance to that of a well-oiled machine.
C1 The scientist likened the process to a complex chemical reaction.
C2 The artist likened her work to a symphony of colors and shapes.
formal Many critics likened the author's writing style to that of a modern-day Shakespeare.
informal I would liken her cooking skills to that of a professional chef.
slang I'd liken his dance moves to a funky chicken trying to fly.
figurative She likened his heart to a stone, cold and unfeeling.
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