Synonyms for

Resembles

Verb / rɪˈzembʌlz / / ri:ˈzembʌlz / Another word for resembles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be similar to or look like someone or something else.

Synonyms & similar words

resemble resemble echo mirror match parallel correspond conform follow emulate simulate approximate recreate duplicate imitate mimic parrot reflect

Synonyms by register

Formal

corresponds to is analogous to is akin to

Informal

looks like is like is similar to

Literary

mirrors evokes shadows

Antonyms

differ contrast disagree vary diverge stand apart

Common collocations

  • closely resembles
  • strongly resembles
  • appears to resemble
  • resembles in appearance
  • resembles a person
  • resembles an object
  • resembles a situation

Word family

noun resemblance
verb resemble
adjective resembling

Usage note

Resembles is typically used to describe a similarity in appearance or characteristics. It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. John resembles his grandfather with his curly hair and blue eyes.
  2. The painting resembles a beautiful sunset.
  3. The new dress resembles the one the model wore on the runway.
  4. The baby resembles her mother in looks and personality.
  5. The building resembles a spaceship with its unique design.

Quotes

  • There is nothing so admirable in politics as a short memory. - John Kenneth Galbraith
  • I am a part of all that I have met. - Alfred Lord Tennyson
  • The past is never dead. It's not even past. - William Faulkner

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