take after
verb
took after; taken after; taking after; takes after
: to resemble (someone) in features, build, character, or disposition
a daughter who takes after her mother
"That's Tulliver's son," said the publican to a grocer standing on the adjacent door-step. "Ah!" said the grocer, "I thought I knew his features. He takes after his mother's family."—
George Eliot
George Eliot"His father was lazy but his mother hasn't a lazy bone in her body, and Peter takes after her."—Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud MontgomeryExamples of take after in a Sentence
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Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper Beckham is truly her mom’s mini-me, already taking after her stylish mother in more ways than one!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Joanna Gaines has taken after Martha Stewart lately with this hobby, dedicating an entire section at the Silos to flower pressing.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Princess Charlotte seems to be taking after her athletic parents.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
So that’s what Pitt, trying to be a serious actor, did take after take.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 July 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Joanna Gaines has taken after Martha Stewart lately with this hobby, dedicating an entire section at the Silos to flower pressing.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Princess Charlotte seems to be taking after her athletic parents.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
So that’s what Pitt, trying to be a serious actor, did take after take.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for take after
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“Take after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20after. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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