English Synonym Finder

take after

Definitions

To resemble a parent or ancestor in appearance or character.

To follow the example or emulate the behavior of someone.

Examples

She really takes after her mother in the way she smiles.

It is funny how the youngest child takes after his father in both looks and personality.

Synonyms

resemble look like mirror follow in footsteps be a chip off the old block

Antonyms

differ from be unlike contrast with bear no resemblance