1. (v.) To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage.

2. (v.) To make or cause to be like.

analogize assimilate balance bring into analogy bring into comparison compare compare and contrast compare with confront contrast counterpose draw a comparison draw a parallel equate juxtapose liken to match measure against metaphorize oppose paragon parallel place against relate run a comparison set in contrast set in opposition set off against set over against similize view together weigh weigh against