Complete Definition of "take after"

English

Verb
en-verb|inf=take after|takes after|taking after|took after|taken after

  1. idiom To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.

#:She takes after her grandmother with her wide eyes and quiet disposition.

  1. to follow someone's example

Translations
trans-top|to resemble in appearance or habit
German: nachgeraten
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trans-top|to follow someone's example
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ttbc|French: tenir de
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ja:take after

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