Take after

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English

Verb

to take after

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.

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

2. to follow someone's example

Translations

• French: tenir de