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
We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words
were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only,
and not for things themselves.