Associations to the word «Liken»

Wiktionary

LIKEN, verb. (transitive) (followed by to or unto) To compare; to state that (something) is like (something else).

Dictionary definition

LIKEN, verb. 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".

Wise words

Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words.
Baruch Spinoza