resemble

[ ri-zem-buhl ]

verb (used with object)

, re·sem·bled, re·sem·bling.

1. to be like or similar to.
2. Archaic. to liken or compare.

resemble

/ rɪˈzɛmbəl /

verb

1. tr to possess some similarity to; be like

Derived Forms

• reˈsembler, noun

Other Words From

• re·sembling·ly adverb
• prere·semble verb preresembled preresembling
• unre·sembling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resemble¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English resemblen, from Middle French resembler, Old French, from re- re- + sembler “to seem, be like” (from Latin similāre, derivative of similis “like”; similar )

Word History and Origins

Origin of resemble¹

C14: from Old French resembler , from re- + sembler to look like, from Latin similis like

Example Sentences

Should the ’28 model resemble the current PST Art festival of exhibitions related to science?

From Los Angeles Times

The vibe at Clinton’s event at Javits Center in New York started jubilantly, with people dancing, smiling and eager to make history — the campaign had even planned to launch reflective confetti in the air when Clinton won to resemble a glass ceiling shattering.

From Los Angeles Times

“I didn’t start drinking, but I was scared and completely taken aback by people’s reactions. I was dismayed by the fact that for as long as I resemble whoever, whatever I resemble, people are gonna look at me like I’m a zoo animal. And lots of people are going to be nice to me, even if they’re not nice people, and I will never know. And that hits you hard, especially if you’re really young and still searching for what is normal.”

From Los Angeles Times

Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.

From Los Angeles Times

His top hat and maroon coat, however, resemble Chalamet’s version of Wonka.

From Salon

Related Words

• feature
• mirror
• parallel
• simulate