li
ken
Third Person
likens
Present Participle
likening
Past Tense
likened
Past Participle
likened
1
to compare or represent something as similar to something else
transitive
- The author often likens the struggle of the protagonist to that of a mythical hero facing great challenges.
- She frequently likens the taste of the exotic fruit to that of a mango.
- The politician likened the economic situation to a ship navigating through stormy waters.
- The artist often likens nature to a beautiful painting in his works.
- The experience likened the thrill of a rollercoaster ride.