takes after

A form of take after — To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take after
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APA

takes after. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20after

MLA

“takes after.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20after. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “takes after,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20after.

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