Associations to the word «Likening»

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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats