take after

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Verb[edit]

take after (third-person singular simple present takes after, present participle taking after, simple past took after, past participle taken after)

  1. 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.

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