English / phrasal verb
take after
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to resemble an older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior
In context
01
Little Ryan really takes after his father in both his cheerful demeanor and musical talent.
02
Everyone says that I take after my mother when it comes to quick decision-making under pressure.
Synonyms
Resemble,favor,follow in the footsteps of
Antonyms
Differ from,contrast with,deviate from
Collocations
Take after one's mother,strongly take after,take after one's grandfather