analogize, bring into analogy, compare and contrast, contrast, draw a parallel, liken to, metaphorize, parallel, run a comparison, set off against, view together
Definitionv. consider or describe as similar
Last update: July 21, 2015
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Life is often likened to an illusion. [verb]
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Indeed, many patients liken its effect to that of drinking champagne. [verb]
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It will not suffer any training, nor does it, like the plum, improve by pruning, but the sunshine that attends its brief period of bloom in April, the magnificence of its flower-laden boughs and the picturesque flutter of its falling petals, inspired an ancient poet to liken it to the soul, of Yamato (Japan), and it has ever since been thus regarded. [verb]
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The lone fortress-church rises tall and severe in its outlines, and the whole may be likened to nothing as much as a desert mirage that one sees in his imagination. [verb]
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"The imagination," he said, "may be likened to Adam's dream; he awoke and found it true." [verb]
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The worthy replied, with a laugh, "Would you liken yourself to others visiting the Grove for the first time, you will straightway to hear your fortune told." [verb]
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Gore may be likened to the political prominence of Mr. [Please select]
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Orchard might be likened to a duo-decimo Chesterton--but a Chesterton of nonconformity. [Please select]
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I believe he likened the great struggle to a battle between Sodom and Gomorrah. [Please select]
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This species may be likened to a wren that has grown a respectable tail. [Please select]
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Their cheerful, soft, jingling notes have been likened by Mr. [Please select]
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