resemble — to be like or similar to someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be like or similar to someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzembəl/
Example Sentences
- My new robot vacuum resembles a flying saucer, so my cat thinks aliens have invaded our house.
- His cooking skills resemble a toddler's art project - creative but messy.
- The twins resemble each other so much that even their parents mix them up.
resemble
VERB[/rɪˈzembəl/]
to be like or similar to someone or something
They resemble each other — it’s hard to tell them apart at first glance.
Resemble so well, you can’t really tell — one looks like the other, they resemble so well.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'resembler', derived from 're-' (again) + 'sembler' (to seem or appear), which comes from Latin 'semblare' meaning to seem or look like.
Breakdown
re- (again) + semble (seem/appear) + -r (verb infinitive) = resemble (to appear similar to again)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My new robot vacuum resembles a flying saucer, so my cat thinks aliens have invaded our house.”
“His cooking skills resemble a toddler's art project - creative but messy.”
“The twins resemble each other so much that even their parents mix them up.”
“This weather resembles my mood - unpredictable and stormy.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.