1. past tense and past participle of liken; compared or showed similarity between two things

Examples

• The teacher likened the heart to a pump.
• Critics have likened his writing style to that of Hemingway.
• She likened the experience to riding a roller coaster.
• The politician was likened to a used car salesman.
• The storm was likened to a hurricane in its intensity.
• He likened her voice to that of an angel.