resemble (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

Definition

To look or be like someone or something else.

Examples

• The new building resembles the old one in many ways.

• She strongly resembles her mother.

• The painting does not resemble the original artwork.

How to Use resemble

resemble someone/something (prepositional phrase)

To look like a specific person or thing. — "The new car resembles the previous model."

Synonyms of resemble

Words with a similar meaning to resemble:

• look like
• be like
• take after
• mirror

Antonyms of resemble

Words with the opposite meaning to resemble:

• differ
• contrast

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