Word Type

Verb

The word "liken" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

disliken likenable likener likening unliken unlikenable unlikening

Derived From

like

Distinct From

contrast

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

consider study

Related Terms

compare unto

Synonym Network

compare

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