Synonyms for take after

Most common

be like · follow · copy · resemble · imitate

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

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

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

Example sentences

• follow Some pupils find it difficult to follow the rules.
• copy Do you still have a copy of yesterday's newspaper?
• resemble The two buses resemble each other at first glance.
• imitate She tried hard to imitate Mariah Carey but failed.

By length

4 letters

copy²

6 letters

follow²

7 letters

imitate³

8 letters

resemble³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (copy² = 2 syllables).