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 but symbols for the relations of things to one
another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute
truth.