take after

What does "take after" mean?

To resemble a family member in appearance or character

Examples

• She takes after her mother—they have the same eyes.
• He takes after his father in terms of personality.
• The children don't take after either parent—they're unique!
• You really take after your grandmother.
• Who do you take after in your family?

How to use it

Only used for family resemblance. Always inseparable. A common topic in family conversations.

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Opposites

Related phrasal verbs

• take off

  To remove clothing or accessories

• take on

  To accept a responsibility, job, or challenge

• take up

  To start a new hobby, activity, or interest

• take over

  To gain control of something (company, position, responsibility)

• take out

  To remove something from a place

• take back

  To return something to a store