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DEFINITION
resemble a parent or ancestor:
"the rest of us take after our mother"
synonyms:
resemble · look like · be like · be similar to · bear a resemblance to · have the look of · remind one of · put one in mind of · make one think of · cause one to remember · recall · conjure up · suggest · evoke · call up
1. To resemble one, as in appearance, behavior, attitude, etc. She takes after me with her fair hair and skin, but she has her mother's eyes. See how he throws that ball?
25 : to have effect : be successful The vaccination took. 26 : to be formed or used with Prepositions take objects. 27 : captivate, delight We were taken with its beauty. 1 : to make good use of Take advantage of your free time.
1. To resemble someone, especially a parent, grandparent, or other predecessor, in appearance, temperament, or character: She takes after her grandfather in her talent for design. You take after your mother—you have her nose and eyes.
Meaning of take after sb in English. take after sb. to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character: He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.
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Definition of take after. : to resemble (someone) in features, build, character, or disposition a daughter who takes after her mother "That's Tulliver's son," said the publican to a grocer standing on the adjacent door-step. "Ah!" said the grocer, "I thought I knew his features. He takes after his mother's family."
take after (one) 1. To resemble one, as in appearance, behavior, attitude, etc. She takes after me with her fair hair and skin, but she has her mother's eyes. See how he throws that ball? Takes after his old man, I tell ya! 2. To pursue something that one (often a family member) has already done; to follow one as an example.
Define take after. take after synonyms, take after pronunciation, take after translation, English dictionary definition of take after. v. took , tak·en , tak·ing , takes v. tr. 1. To get into one's hands, control, or possession, especially: a. To grasp or grip: take your partner's hand.
take after Follow the example of; also, resemble in appearance, temperament, or character. For example, Bill took after his uncle and began working as a volunteer for the Red Cross .
