Synonyms

take after

British

verb

to resemble in appearance, character, behaviour, etc
to follow as an example

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take after Idioms

Follow the example of; also, resemble in appearance, temperament, or character. For example, Bill took after his uncle and began working as a volunteer for the Red Cross. [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

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Trump could use part of the speech to outline the next steps the White House will take after the Supreme Court loss.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Among the other stars was Ally McCoist, and we were treated to take after take of attempted overhead kicks on a long but entertaining afternoon.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

And Betty just knocked it out of the park, take after take after take.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

While travelling on a trade mission to Mumbai in India on Wednesday, Sir Keir was asked what action he would take after protesters took to the streets a day earlier.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

His "boys" were both older than Catelyn, and she might have wished that they did not take after their fa-ther quite so closely.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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