resemble
Translation
to resemble, to look like, to be similar to
Examples
She resembles her mother in many ways.
She resembles her mother in many ways.
The building resembles a giant seashell.
The building resembles a giant seashell.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to look or be like (sb./sth.) You resemble your father.
Similar Words
Synonyms: look like, be similar to, take after; Antonyms: differ from
Etymology
From Old French 'resembler', from 're-' (again) + 'sembler' (to seem), meaning 'to seem like'.
Memory Tips
It's like seeing an 'assembly' of the same features in another person.