resemble

[ri-zem-buh l]

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verb (used with object), re·sem·bled, re·sem·bling.

to be like or similar to.
Archaic. to liken or compare.

Origin of resemble

1300–50; Middle English resemblen < Middle French resembler, Old French, equivalent to re- re- + sembler to seem, be like < Latin similāre, derivative of similis like; see similar

Related formsre·sem·bling·ly, adverbpre·re·sem·ble, verb, pre·re·sem·bled, pre·re·sem·bling.un·re·sem·bling, adjective

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Examples from the Web for resembling

Contemporary Examples

Congress is now 92 percent Christian, resembling more to a papal enclave than our religiously diverse nation.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Congress
Dean Obeidallah
January 8, 2015
At that point, a sphere lit up, resembling the landing of the UFO in E.T., and the overheard lights descended on the stage.
I'm Not Country or Pop. I'm Just Pure Garth Brooks.
David Masciotra
September 10, 2014
Bloom says we ought to think of truth as resembling a scientific hypothesis that helps us hold together our bits of knowledge.
Frank Schaeffer, the Atheist Who Believes in God
Nick Tabor
August 3, 2014
Even when bred in captivity, Leahy said breeding facilities are often horrendous, resembling factory farming.
The $10 Billion Pet Cheetah and Chimp Industry
Sharon Adarlo
July 20, 2014
To keep up appearances, she wears a dark wig and black shades, resembling Dylan circa 1966.
Julia Roberts Is Back With a Vengeance in ‘August: Osage County’
Marlow Stern
September 10, 2013

Historical Examples

The moon, resembling a crushed orange, is sinking in the Mediterranean.
The Book of Khalid
Ameen Rihani
Cochleatus is from cochlea, a snail, from resembling its shell.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise
M. E. Hard
The caps are often large and wavy, resembling yellow cauliflower.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise
M. E. Hard
Pseudo-peripteral, resembling, but not really being peristylar.
Architecture
Thomas Roger Smith
This time we have not the reluctances expressed in such words as "like" and "resembling."
The Book of the Damned
Charles Fort

British Dictionary definitions for resembling

resemble

verb

(tr) to possess some similarity to; be like

Derived Formsresembler, noun

Word Origin

C14: from Old French resembler, from re- + sembler to look like, from Latin similis like

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Word Origin and History for resembling

resemble

v.

mid-14c., from Old French resembler "belike" (12c., Modern French ressemble), from re-, intensive prefix, + sembler "to appear, to seem, be like," from Latin simulare "to copy" (see similar (adj.)). Related: Resembled; resembling.

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Examples from the Web for resembling

Contemporary Examples

Congress is now 92 percent Christian, resembling more to a papal enclave than our religiously diverse nation.

At that point, a sphere lit up, resembling the landing of the UFO in E.T., and the overheard lights descended on the stage.

Bloom says we ought to think of truth as resembling a scientific hypothesis that helps us hold together our bits of knowledge.

Even when bred in captivity, Leahy said breeding facilities are often horrendous, resembling factory farming.

To keep up appearances, she wears a dark wig and black shades, resembling Dylan circa 1966.

Historical Examples

The moon, resembling a crushed orange, is sinking in the Mediterranean.

Cochleatus is from cochlea, a snail, from resembling its shell.

The caps are often large and wavy, resembling yellow cauliflower.

Pseudo-peripteral, resembling, but not really being peristylar.

This time we have not the reluctances expressed in such words as "like" and "resembling."

resemble

Word Origin

Word Origin and History for resembling

resemble

v.

Origin of resemble