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liken

UK/'laikәn/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To compare or describe (something) as similar to something else

把……比作,将……比拟

Root Breakdown

Native English
likenother
=liken

Common Collocations

  • 1.liken to把...比作
  • 2.liken something to something将...比作...

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Critics often liken the actor's performance to that of legendary performers.

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