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take after
/teɪk ˈɑːf.tə/
[/teɪk ˈɑːf.tə/]
resemble a relative
Intermediateverb
Definition
To resemble an older relative in appearance or character.
Example
She really takes after her mother, both in her looks and in her quick sense of humour.
She really takes after her mother, both in her looks and in her quick sense of humour.
Etymology
From 'take' plus 'after', meaning to follow the example or pattern of an ancestor.
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday, used almost exclusively for family resemblance across generations.