resemble
Translation
to look like, to be similar to
Examples
She resembles her mother.
She resembles her mother.
The building resembles a ship.
The building resembles a ship.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to look or be like (sb./sth.) She resembles her mother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: look like, be similar to, take after; Antonyms: differ from
Etymology
From Old French 'resembler', from 're-' (again) and 'sembler' (to seem).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-assemble'. Things that are assembled again from the same parts look similar.