English verb: liken | |||
| 1. | liken (cognition) consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | ||
| Samples | We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans. You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed. | ||
| Synonyms | compare, equate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | consider, study | ||