| Liken 1. (v.) To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage. 2. (v.) To make or cause to be like. Thesaurus Entries 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 |