taken after

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Definition of taken after in English English dictionary

take after
to follow someone's example
take after
To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit

She takes after her grandmother with her wide eyes and quiet disposition.

take after
If you take after a member of your family, you resemble them in your appearance, your behaviour, or your character. Ted's always been difficult, Mr Kemp -- he takes after his dad
take after
be similar to a relative; "She takes after her father!"
take after
be similar to a relative; "She takes after her father!
take after
resemble -, follow in the footsteps of, behave like, be like; chase after, pursue
take after
imitate in behavior; take as a model; "Teenagers follow their friends in everything"
taken after

    Hyphenation

    tak·en af·ter

    Turkish pronunciation

    teykın äftır

    Pronunciation

    /ˈtākən ˈaftər/ /ˈteɪkən ˈæftɜr/

    Etymology

    [ 'tAk ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English tacan, from Old Norse taka; akin to Middle Dutch taken to take.
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