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Liken

/ˈlaɪ.kən/verb
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To compare one thing with another in order to highlight similarities, usually to clarify or illustrate an idea. The verb suggests an illustrative analogy rather than exact equivalence, allowing room for interpretive connections. It appears often in literature, science communication, and everyday speech when making abstract concepts more tangible.

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