Likened (8)
'likened' is the definition.
('compare' can be a synonym of 'liken')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for compared that I've seen before include "Looked at similarities and differences" , "set side by side" , "Drop mace (anag.)" , "Likened or contrasted" .)
'likened' is the definition.
('equate' can be a synonym of 'liken')
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for equated that I've seen is " Regarded as the same".)