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LIKENING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word likening. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word likening. (close relations)
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assimilating
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution

comparing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of examining resemblances

equating
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of regarding as equal

matching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• being two identical

• intentionally matched

analogizing
verbv
verb

• make an analogy

associating
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

• a friend who is frequently in the company of another

• a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

• any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

• a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

adjective satellite

• having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

verb

• make a logical or causal connection

• keep company with; hang out with

• bring or come into association or action

paralleling
verbv
adjective

• being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

noun

• something having the property of being analogous to something else

• an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

• (mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)

adjective satellite

• of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations

verb

• be parallel to

• make or place parallel to something

• duplicate or match

relating
verbv
verb

• make a logical or causal connection

• be relevant to

• give an account of; narrate

• be in a relationship with

• have or establish a relationship to

compare
verbv
noun

• qualities that are comparable

verb

• examine and note the similarities or differences of

• be comparable

• consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

• to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

equate
verbv
verb

• consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

• be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

Best Hypernyms For LIKENING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for likening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ASSIMILATING

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