Resemble

/rɪˈzɛm.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to be similar to someone or something in appearance or character.

She resembles her mother in both looks and personality.

to be like or similar to; to have qualities in common.

The new design resembles the original concept we discussed.

to have a likeness or similarity.

The two breeds of dogs really resemble each other.

to show a likeness or similarity.

His style of painting resembles that of the famous artist.

to bear some relation or resemblance to.

This situation resembles one we encountered in the past.

Middle English, from Old French 'resembler', from Latin 'resumere' meaning 'to take back'.

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.

similar

Having a likeness or resemblance to something.

akin

Of similar character or nature.

analogous

Similar in some way; comparable.

Lookalike

If you see Mark's twin, you’ll think he’s a lookalike.

Doppelgänger

I saw my doppelgänger at the café; it was uncanny!