take after somebody phrasal verb [not in progressive] (see also take)
to look or behave like an older relative:
Jenni really takes after her mother.

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take after
take after (someone)
to be like or to look like someone in your family.
Most of my children take after my husband, both in appearance and character.

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take after
to resemble or act like someone (usually a parent or relative)
The boy is tall and handsome like his father and takes after him in other ways as well.

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take after
v. To be like because of family relationship; to have the same looks or ways as (a parent or ancestor).
He takes after his father in mathematical ability.
She takes after her father's side of the family in looks.
Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON; RUN IN THE FAMILY.

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take after someone
take after (someone)
to be like or to look like someone in your family.
Most of my children take after my husband, both in appearance and character.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

take after someone
to resemble or act like someone (usually a parent or relative)
The boy is tall and handsome like his father and takes after him in other ways as well.

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