Definition

To look like or be similar to someone or something.

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and personality.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how much the baby resembles her mother?

Yeah, it's almost like looking at a mini version of her!

I think she might even resemble her when she grows up.

Definitely! It's so cute to see those family traits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resemble → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "semblare" (from Latin, meaning to resemble or to be similar). The word "resemble" means to be similar to something again or to have likeness to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'being similar again' — 're-' means again, and 'semblare' means to resemble. This helps you remember that to resemble means to look like or be similar to something.

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