take after
verb
took after; taken after; taking after; takes after
: to resemble (someone) in features, build, character, or disposition
a daughter who takes after her mother
"That's Tulliver's son," said the publican to a grocer standing on the adjacent door-step. "Ah!" said the grocer, "I thought I knew his features. He takes after his mother's family."—
George Eliot
George Eliot"His father was lazy but his mother hasn't a lazy bone in her body, and Peter takes after her."—Lucy Maud Montgomery
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The photos were taken after completing the translunar injection burn Thursday.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Katy Perry's daughter Daisy is taking after her mom as a singer, but not as a brunette.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Grace and Marin had to be separated between takes after making too much noise on the small set.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Unlike Glassman, Gazit said the video was taken after Khimberly had already been hit with the water bottle, and that Sharon threw the bottle at the other student in response.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Katy Perry's daughter Daisy is taking after her mom as a singer, but not as a brunette.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Grace and Marin had to be separated between takes after making too much noise on the small set.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Unlike Glassman, Gazit said the video was taken after Khimberly had already been hit with the water bottle, and that Sharon threw the bottle at the other student in response.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Take after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20after. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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