liken somebody to somebody

liken somebody to somebody
ˈliken sth/sb to sth/sb derived
(formal) to compare one thing or person to another and say they are similar

Life is often likened to a journey.

Main entry:likenderived

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  • liken somebody to something — ˈliken sth/sb to sth/sb derived (formal) to compare one thing or person to another and say they are similar • Life is often likened to a journey. Main entry: ↑likenderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • liken something to somebody — ˈliken sth/sb to sth/sb derived (formal) to compare one thing or person to another and say they are similar • Life is often likened to a journey. Main entry: ↑likenderived …   Useful english dictionary

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