Take after
verb
To resemble someone, especially a parent, in appearance, behavior, or character.
People say that I take after my mother.
Often appears as...
- take after mother
- take after father
verb
To follow or observe someone as a model.
I want to take after my elder brother and become a scientist.
Often appears as...
- take after role model
- take after idol
verb
To resemble someone, especially a parent, in appearance, behavior, or character.
People say that I take after my mother.
Often appears as...
- take after mother
- take after father
verb
To follow or observe someone as a model.
I want to take after my elder brother and become a scientist.
Often appears as...
- take after role model
- take after idol
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Family Traits
Often used to comment on shared physical features or personality traits within a family.
You have your dad's humor; you really take after him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Identical
Suggests similarity, not being exactly the same as the person one resembles.
She takes after her grandma in determination, though she's more patient.
Pro Tip 3/3Complimentary Nature
Commonly used in a positive context to compliment someone by comparison.
Your piano skills are amazing; you sure take after your uncle.
Pro Tip 1/3Family Traits
Often used to comment on shared physical features or personality traits within a family.
You have your dad's humor; you really take after him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Identical
Suggests similarity, not being exactly the same as the person one resembles.
She takes after her grandma in determination, though she's more patient.
Pro Tip 3/3Complimentary Nature
Commonly used in a positive context to compliment someone by comparison.
Your piano skills are amazing; you sure take after your uncle.
Pro Tip 1/3Family Traits
Often used to comment on shared physical features or personality traits within a family.
You have your dad's humor; you really take after him.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Identical
Suggests similarity, not being exactly the same as the person one resembles.
She takes after her grandma in determination, though she's more patient.
Pro Tip 3/3Complimentary Nature
Commonly used in a positive context to compliment someone by comparison.
Your piano skills are amazing; you sure take after your uncle.
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