to take after

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to follow someone's example
To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit

She takes after her grandmother with her wide eyes and quiet disposition.

If you take after a member of your family, you resemble them in your appearance, your behaviour, or your character. Ted's always been difficult, Mr Kemp -- he takes after his dad
be similar to a relative; "She takes after her father!"
be similar to a relative; "She takes after her father!
resemble -, follow in the footsteps of, behave like, be like; chase after, pursue
imitate in behavior; take as a model; "Teenagers follow their friends in everything"
to take after

    Hyphenation

    to take af·ter

    Turkish pronunciation

    tı teyk äftır

    Pronunciation

    /tə ˈtāk ˈaftər/ /tə ˈteɪk ˈæftɜr/
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