bear resemblance to — to be similar to or have qualities in common with someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be similar to or have qualities in common with someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ber rɪˈzembləns tu/
Example Sentences
- My cooking bears resemblance to a science experiment gone wrong.
- The twins bear a remarkable resemblance to their father.
- His dance moves bear resemblance to a robot having a malfunction.
bear resemblance to
NOUN[/ber rɪˈzembləns tu/]
to be similar to or have qualities in common with someone or something
💡 Concept
to be similar to or have qualities in common with someone or something
🎵 Rhyme
They bear resemblance in semblance, keeping life's balance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ber rɪˈzembləns tu/
🇬🇧 UK/beə rɪˈzembləns tuː/
🌳Etymology
Rootbear
🎵Rhyme
semblancebalancechance
semblance
balance
chance
🔗Collocations
bear a striking resemblance to
bear a close resemblance to
bear little resemblance to
bear some resemblance to
bear an uncanny resemblance to
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cooking bears resemblance to a science experiment gone wrong.”
“The twins bear a remarkable resemblance to their father.”
😄 Fun example
“His dance moves bear resemblance to a robot having a malfunction.”
“This painting bears little resemblance to the original masterpiece.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
look likeresemblebe similar totake aftermirror
Antonyms
differ fromcontrast withbe unlike
Related
similaritylikenessparallelcorrespondenceanalogy
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