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View synonyms for take after
take after
verb
- to resemble in appearance, character, behaviour, etc
- to follow as an example
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Follow the example of; also, resemble in appearance, temperament, or character. For example, Bill took after his uncle and began working as a volunteer for the Red Cross . [Mid-1500s]Advertisement
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