Resemble: meaning, definitions and examples

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resemble

[ rɪˈzɛmbəl ]

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appearance

To resemble means to have a similar appearance to someone or something else. It implies a likeness or similarity in physical attributes or qualities.

Synonyms

be similar to, look like, take after

Examples of usage

He resembles his father in looks.
The two sisters closely resemble each other.
The painting closely resembles the original masterpiece.

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mannerism

To resemble can also refer to imitating or copying someone's mannerisms or behavior.

Synonyms

copy, emulate, imitate

Examples of usage

She resembles her favorite actress in the way she speaks.
He resembles a famous comedian in his comedic timing.

Translations

Translations of the word "resemble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assemelhar-se

🇮🇳 समान होना

🇩🇪 ähneln

🇮🇩 menyerupai

🇺🇦 нагадувати

🇵🇱 przypominać

🇯🇵 似ている (nite iru)

🇫🇷 ressembler à

🇪🇸 parecerse a

🇹🇷 benzemek

🇰🇷 닮다 (dalda)

🇸🇦 يشبه (yushbih)

🇨🇿 podobat se

🇸🇰 podobať sa

🇨🇳 像 (xiàng)

🇸🇮 spominjati

🇮🇸 líkjast

🇰🇿 ұқсау

🇬🇪 მსგავსება (mskhavseba)

🇦🇿 oxşamaq

🇲🇽 parecerse a

Word origin

The word 'resemble' originated from the Middle English word 'resemblen', which came from the Old French word 'resembler', meaning 'to be like'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.