Liken

v. t.	1.	To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage. [imp. & p. p. Likened (līk"'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Likening.] Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. - Matt. vii. 24.
	2.	To make or cause to be like.

Verb

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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" Synonyms: equate, compare

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