Synonyms for

Likened

Verb / ˈlaɪkʌnd / Another word for likened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To see a similarity between two things or people

Synonyms & similar words

compare liken equate compared liken analogized assimilated matched corresponded resembled echoed paralleled simulated emulated

Example sentences

  1. He likened the sound of the train to a giant monster.
  2. She likened the taste of the fruit to a burst of sunshine.
  3. The author likened the main character to a lion.
  4. The coach likened the team's effort to a championship-level performance.
  5. The teacher likened the students' curiosity to a treasure hunt.

Quotes

  • The best way to understand something is to try to liken it to something else.
  • In order to learn, we must first liken what we are learning to something we already know.
  • The ability to liken two seemingly unrelated things is what sets creative minds apart.

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