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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.

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