C1verbrelationships
US/rɪˈzem.bəl/
UK/rɪˈzem.bəl/
to look like or be similar to another person or thing
In context
She closely resembles her mother, especially when she smiles.
The new shopping mall resembles a giant glass box.
The fake bag resembled the real one, but the quality was poor.
Words that go with resemble
adverb + verb
- closely resembleThe two brands closely resemble each other.
- strongly resembleThe twins strongly resemble their grandfather.
- vaguely resembleThe cloud vaguely resembled a dragon.
- barely resembleThe final building barely resembled the original design.
verb + noun
- resemble each otherMany smartphones now resemble each other.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He resembles to his father.Correct: He resembles his father.
Incorrect:
She is resembling her mother.Correct: She resembles her mother.