Cool MateMeaning of Resemble
to look like or be similar to another person or thing
In simple words: To look like someone or something.
Resemble in a sentence
- She closely resembles her sister.
- So many hotels resemble each other.
- The plant resembles grass in appearance.
- He very much resembles a friend of mine.
- I have never seen anything remotely resembling the horrors of that day.
- Neither achieved anything resembling their former success.
- The house was designed to resemble a church.
- The meat resembles chicken in flavour.
- a fight for something resembling justice
How to use Resemble
Use 'resemble' when discussing physical appearance or characteristics. It's typically neutral, but avoid it in very formal writing. In informal contexts, 'look like' is more common.
Grammar pattern
resemble + object
Memory hint
Think of 'resembles' like 're-similar' — it means being similar again.
Related words
Collocations with Resemble
Synonyms for Resemble
- look like
- appear like
- bear a resemblance to
- take after
Common mistakes with Resemble
- 'Resemble' is often confused with 'look like' despite being interchangeable in many contexts.
- Learners sometimes misuse 'resemble' with a preposition (e.g., 'resemble to'). It should be direct.
- Confusing the subject-verb agreement when using 'resemble' with plural nouns.
Resemble appears in
Resemble in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يشبه
أن تبدو مثل شخص أو شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাদৃশ্য থাকা, মিল থাকা
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুর মতো দেখতে হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
ähneln, gleichen
Jemandem oder etwas ähnlich sehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Parecerse a, asemejarse a
Parecerse a alguien o algo.
- Persianفارسی
شبیه بودن
شبیه کسی یا چیزی بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Resemble
Ressembler à quelqu'un ou quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मिलना, जैसा दिखना
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ जैसा दिखना।
- ItalianItaliano
Assomigliare
Sembrare qualcuno o qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Parecer com, Semelhar-se a
Parecer com alguém ou algo.
- RussianРусский
похож на, напоминать
Быть похожим на кого-то или что-то.
- Urduاردو
ملتفت ہونا، مشابہ ہونا
کسی شخص یا چیز کی طرح نظر آنا۔
- Chinese中文
像, 相似
长得像某人或某物。
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Resemble
What does Resemble mean?
To look like someone or something.
What is the definition of Resemble?
to look like or be similar to another person or thing
How do you use Resemble in a sentence?
She closely resembles her sister.
Can you give another example of Resemble?
So many hotels resemble each other.
What are synonyms for Resemble?
Common alternatives include look like, appear like, bear a resemblance to, take after.
What is the opposite of Resemble?
Opposite meanings include differ, contrast, depart.
What words go with Resemble?
It commonly pairs with closely, greatly, strongly, be designed to, tend to, in, anything resembling something, something resembling something.
What are common mistakes when using Resemble?
'Resemble' is often confused with 'look like' despite being interchangeable in many contexts. Learners sometimes misuse 'resemble' with a preposition (e.g., 'resemble to'). It should be direct. Confusing the subject-verb agreement when using 'resemble' with plural nouns.
How do you pronounce Resemble?
US: /["/rɪˈzembl/","/rɪˈzemblz/","/rɪˈzembld/","/rɪˈzemblɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈzembl/","/rɪˈzemblz/","/rɪˈzembld/","/rɪˈzemblɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Resemble?
Use 'resemble' when discussing physical appearance or characteristics. It's typically neutral, but avoid it in very formal writing. In informal contexts, 'look like' is more common.
What CEFR level is Resemble?
"Resemble" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.