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 "
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v .
t . [
imp . &
p .
p . {
Likened }
(
l [
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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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