take after (Meaning)

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take after (v)

be similar to a relative

imitate in behavior; take as a model

The young doctor took after his father and became a renowned cardiologist.
The student athlete's competitive spirit took after his mother, who was an Olympic gold medalist.
The gentle dog took after its timid owner, often hiding behind him when strangers approached.
The child's artistic talent took after her grandfather, a famous painter.
The cynical journalist took after his embittered editor, believing that the world was a corrupt place.
The businessman's shrewdness took after his grandfather, who had built a vast empire from scratch.
The mother's maternal instincts took after her own, ensuring a nurturing and secure environment for her child.
The teacher's kindness took after her father, a beloved and respected community pillar.
The scientist's inquisitive mind took after his mother, who had always encouraged him to question and explore.
The musician's passion for music took after his father, a renowned maestro who inspired him to pursue his dreams.

be similar to a relative, imitate in behavior; take as a model

grip, grasp,hold, catch, lay hold of,clasp, cling (to), snatch,hang on to, clench

deliver, release, free, liberate, pass, drop, release, give, give,drop

The young doctor took after his father and became a renowned cardiologist.

The student athlete's competitive spirit took after his mother, who was an Olympic gold medalist.

The gentle dog took after its timid owner, often hiding behind him when strangers approached.

The child's artistic talent took after her grandfather, a famous painter.