Meaning & Definition of word "Resemble"
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Resemble
/rɪˈzɛm.bəl/
verb:
- 1. to be similar to someone or something in appearance or character.
- Example: She resembles her mother in both looks and personality.
- 2. to be like or similar to; to have qualities in common.
- Example: The new design resembles the original concept we discussed.
- 3. to have a likeness or similarity.
- Example: The two breeds of dogs really resemble each other.
- 4. to show a likeness or similarity.
- Example: His style of painting resembles that of the famous artist.
- 5. to bear some relation or resemblance to.
- Example: This situation resembles one we encountered in the past.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'resembler', from Latin 'resumere' meaning 'to take back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
like father, like son:
Used to indicate that a son resembles or behaves like his father.
cut from the same cloth:
To be very similar in character or appearance.
spitting image:
To be very similar in appearance; to look exactly like someone.
Related Words
similar:
Having a likeness or resemblance to something.
akin:
Of similar character or nature.
analogous:
Similar in some way; comparable.
Slang Meanings of resemble
Meaning: Lookalike
Example Sentence: If you see Mark's twin, you’ll think he’s a lookalike.
Meaning: Doppelgänger
Example Sentence: I saw my doppelgänger at the café; it was uncanny!