Take after | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Take after

/teɪk ˈæftər/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To resemble in appearance, character, or behavior, especially a family member.

  • She takes after her mother with her love of reading.
  • He takes after his father in his dedication to his work.
  • Most people say I take after my grandfather in my musical talents.
  • As soon as he smiled, I could see he takes after his grandmother.
  • You take after your dad with your quick wit and sense of humor.

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