resemble

verb

re·​sem·​ble ri-ˈzem-bəl 

resembled; resembling ri-ˈzem-b(ə-)liŋ 

transitive verb

1

: to be like or similar to

he resembles his father

2

archaic : to represent as like

Examples of resemble in a Sentence

He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament.

Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.

Recent Examples on the Web

Alighieri Casa’s debut collection includes pebble-shape candlestick holders, curvaceous cutlery sets inspired by hulks of rock and tribal hunting tools, bottle openers in the shape of sea creatures, and small dishes that resemble liquid shards of gold. —Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 16 July 2024

The slide was followed by a snap of her and French's daughter, Jupiter Iris, 3, sporting a purple dress that resembled the outfit of Asha from the Disney movie Wish. —Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024

Influencers filmed themselves dabbing away their dark under-eye circles with something that resembled a mix between under-eye cream and concealer—which Catrice Under Eye Brightener basically is. —Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024

The home was a château that resembled a Renaissance castle. —Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English resemblen, rasemblen "to be like, compare," borrowed from Anglo-French resembler, rasembler "to be like, appear to be, compare (to)" (also continental Old French), from re- re- + sembler "to look like, seem to be" — more at semblance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

resemble

verb

re·​sem·​ble ri-ˈzem-bəl 

resembled; resembling -b(ə-)liŋ 

: to be like or similar to

he resembles his father