LookItUptake after
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ˈæftɚ/ · UK /ˌteɪk ˈɑːftə/
take after means: To be similar to an older family member in appearance, character, or behaviour.
verb
To be similar to an older family member in appearance, character, or behaviour.
- He takes after his mother.
- Both children take after their grandfather.
- Who do you take after in your family?
To copy someone’s way of acting or living because you see them as an example.
- Try to take after your teacher.
- She took after her mentor and always helped new colleagues.
- He takes after his coach in staying calm under pressure.
Questions about take after
What does take after mean?
To be similar to an older family member in appearance, character, or behaviour.
What is take after in other languages?
Türkçe: çekmek · Español: salir a · Français: tenir de · Deutsch: nach jemandem kommen · Italiano: assomigliare a · 日本語: 似ている
How do you pronounce take after?
In American English /ˌteɪk ˈæftɚ/; in British English /ˌteɪk ˈɑːftə/.
How do you use take after in a sentence?
He takes after his mother. Both children take after their grandfather.
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