English Synonym Finder

takes after

Definitions

To resemble a parent or ancestor in appearance or character.

To follow the example or behavior of someone else.

Examples

Everyone says that Sarah takes after her mother in both appearance and personality.

The young boy really takes after his father when it comes to his love for music.

Synonyms

resembles is like bears a resemblance to favors mirrors follows in the footsteps of

Antonyms

differs from is unlike bears no resemblance to contrasts with