Phrasal verb №115

take after

/teɪk ˈɑːftə/

Meaning

To resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behavior

Example

She really takes after her mother in looks and character.

She really takes after her mother in looks and character.

Examples with the phrasal verb take after

People often say I take after my aunt because we both love cooking.

People often say I take after my aunt because we both love cooking.

I think you take after your grandmother in your kind eyes.

I think you take after your grandmother in your kind eyes.

My brother takes after his mother; they both love to read.

My brother takes after his mother; they both love to read.