Found 2 items, similar to Likened.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: liken liken v : consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; “We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”; “You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed” [syn: compare, equate]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Likened Liken \Lik"en\ (l[imac]k"'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Likened (l[imac]k"'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Likening.] [OE. liknen. See Like, a.] 1. To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage. [1913 Webster] Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. --Matt. vii. 24. [1913 Webster] 2. To make or cause to be like. [R.] --Brougham. [1913 Webster]