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
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.