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lik·en
(lī′kən)tr.v. lik·ened, lik·en·ing, lik·ens
To see, mention, or show as similar; compare.
[Middle English liknen, from like, similar; see like2.]
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liken
(ˈlaɪkən)vb
(tr) to see or represent as the same or similar; compare
[C14: from like1 (adj)]
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lik•en
(ˈlaɪ kən)v.t.
to represent as similar or like; compare: to liken someone to a weasel.
[1275–1325]
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Past participle: likened
Gerund: likening
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Verb | 1. | liken - 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" |
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liken
verb compare, match, relate, parallel, equate, juxtapose, mention in the same breath, set beside The pain is likened to being drilled through the head.
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like1
(laik) adjective preposition the same as or similar to; in the same or a similar way as. He climbs like a cat; She is like her mother. como
noun someone or something which is the same or as good etc as another. You won't see his like / their like again. cosa igual
conjunction (especially American) in the same or a similar way as. No-one does it like he does. como
ˈlikely adjective2. looking etc as if it might be good, useful, suitable etc. a likely spot for a picnic; She's the most likely person for the job.propicio, conveniente
ˈlikelihood noun probability. probabilidad
ˈliken verb to think or speak of as being similar; to compare. He likened the earth to an apple.comparar
ˈlikeness noun1. (a) similarity or resemblance. The likeness between them is amazing.parecido
2. a representation of a a person etc in a photographic or painted portrait etc. That photo of Mary is a good likeness.retrato
ˈlikewise adverb1. in the same or a similar manner. He ignored her, and she ignored him likewise.igualmente, del mismo modo
like-ˈminded adjective having a similar opinion or purpose. de la misma opinión
a likely story! I don't believe it!. no es posible
as likely as not probably. As likely as not, he won't remember to come.probablemente
be like someone to be typical of someone. It isn't like him to be late.(=Geç kalmak onun adeti değildir.)propio
feel like to be inclined, willing or anxious to (do or have something). I don't feel like going out; I expect he feels like a cup of tea.apetecer
he etc is likely to it is probable that he etc will. He is likely to fail. es probable que
look like1. to appear similar to. She looks very like her mother.parecerse a
2. to show the effects, signs or possibility of. It looks like rain. parecer que
not likely! certainly not!. `Would you put your head in a lion's mouth?' `Me? Not likely!' ¡en absoluto!
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