Meaning
To make like; simulate.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English beliken (“to simulate, feign”), equivalent to be- + like.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
probablylikely
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026.