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takes after

takes after is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take after.

Meaning of take after

Verb

take after (third-person singular simple present takes after, present participle taking after, simple past took after, past participle taken after)

  1. To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
    • She takes after her grandmother with her wide eyes and quiet disposition.
  2. To follow someone's example.

Questions about takes after

What is takes after the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes after is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take after.

Words near takes after in the dictionary

  1. takes aback
  2. takes account of
  3. takes across
  4. takes action
  5. takes advantage of
  6. takes after
  7. takes against
  8. takes aim
  9. takes air
  10. takes aloft
  11. takes an l

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