likened

VERB

compare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equate relate

STRONG

allegorize approach assimilate balance correlate equal link match parallel resemble

WEAK

approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison come up to distinguish between draw parallel identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence

Antonyms

STRONG

differ disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

Example Sentences

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Czechoslovakia, normally content to follow France but nowadays striking out as the acknowledged leader of the Little Entente, tokened $180,000 for $1,500,000.

From Time Magazine Archive

And even as the sun neared the horizon and a light breeze tokened cooler air he paused, exhausted.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

But, Judith, doesn’t it seem We two are tokened to end our days together?

From Krindlesyke by Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson

They was certainly tokened, and if she's forgot it, he haven't; and such is the report I hear of him, that 'tis sure he'll overmaster such a man as you by force of arms.

From The Torch and Other Tales by Phillpotts, Eden

I can never marry you," she repeated firmly, "for I am tokened to Erös Béla.

From A Bride of the Plains by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness