liken Sentence Examples

  1. The child's laughter could be likened to the tinkling of bells.
  2. The thunderous applause was likened to a deafening roar.
  3. Her tears were likened to a gentle rain, washing away her sorrows.
  4. The sunlight streaming through the leaves was likened to golden rays from heaven.
  5. The stillness of the lake was likened to a painted canvas.
  6. The wind howled like a banshee, its fury likened to that of a raging beast.
  7. The sorrow in her eyes was likened to the depths of an abyss.
  8. The aroma of coffee was likened to a warm embrace, inviting comfort.
  9. The towering skyscrapers were likened to giant sentinels guarding the city.
  10. The intricate tapestry of life was likened to a grand symphony, with countless threads interwoven to create a harmonious whole.

liken Meaning

Wordnet

liken (v)

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

Webster

liken (a.)

To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage.

To make or cause to be like.

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FAQs About the word liken

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogousTo allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage., To ma

equate,compare,refer, analogize, associate, parallel, link, relate,bracket, assimilate

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The child's laughter could be likened to the tinkling of bells.

The thunderous applause was likened to a deafening roar.

Her tears were likened to a gentle rain, washing away her sorrows.

The sunlight streaming through the leaves was likened to golden rays from heaven.