Definition of liken

"liken" in the verb sense

1. compare, liken, equate

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"

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Quotations for liken

A simple garb is the proper costume of the vulgar; it is cut for them, and exactly suits their measure; but it is an ornament for those who have filled up their lives with great deeds. I liken them to beauty in dishabille, but more bewitching on that account. [ Bruyere ]

liken in Scrabble®

The word liken is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters liken:

KILN
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KINE
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liken in Words With Friends™

The word liken is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters liken:

KILN
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LINK
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Words containing the sequence liken

Words that start with liken (6 words)

Words with liken in them (4 words)

Words that end with liken (1 word)

Word Growth involving liken

Shorter words in liken

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like

Longer words containing liken

likened

likeness alikeness

likeness glasslikeness

likeness likenesses

likeness unlikeness

likening

likens