take after

phrasal verbPhrasal Verbs

Definition

to resemble

Example Usage

"She takes after her mother."

Synonyms

resemblelook like

How to Use "take after"

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Context Matters

This word is commonly used in most-common contexts, especially in phrasal verbs.

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In Writing

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In Speaking

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