What does take after mean?
Definitions for take after
take af·ter
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word take after.
Princeton's WordNet
take afterverb
be similar to a relative
"She takes after her father!"
take after, followverb
imitate in behavior; take as a model
"Teenagers follow their friends in everything"
Wiktionary
take afterverb
To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
take afterverb
to follow someone's example
ChatGPT
take after
"Take after" is a phrase that is often used to describe a person, typically a child, who resembles or has similar traits or characteristics as their parents, family members, or other individuals they're closely related to or influenced by. The resemblance or characteristics could be in terms of physical appearance, behavior, mannerisms or even certain skills and talents.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of take after in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of take after in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Translations for take after
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- خذ بعدArabic
- nachgeratenGerman
- parecerSpanish
- tenir de, ressemblerFrench
- hasonlítHungarian
- se parecePortuguese
- следовать, походить, подражать, напоминатьRussian
- benzemekTurkish
- chăm sócVietnamese
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