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liken 音标拼音: [l'ɑɪkən] vt. 比喻,比拟,使象 比喻,比拟,使象 liken v 1: 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" [ synonym: { compare}, { liken}, { equate}] 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] 33 Moby Thesaurus words for " liken": analogize, assimilate, balance, bring into analogy, bring into comparison, compare, compare and contrast, compare with, confront, contrast, counterpose, draw a comparison, draw a parallel, equate, juxtapose, liken to, match, measure against, metaphorize, oppose, paragon, parallel, place against, relate, run a comparison, set in contrast, set in opposition, set off against, set over against, similize, view together, weigh, weigh against
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