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to take after
[phrase form: take]
01
parecer-se com, tirar de
to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents
Example
The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense.
Both sisters take after their mother in terms of kindness.
The baby takes after his father with those adorable dimples.
02
seguir o exemplo de, tomar como exemplo
to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices
Example
The young artist is determined to take after the famous painter in capturing the beauty of nature.
He plans to take after his father, who was a master sergeant in the Marine Corps.
She has always admired her older sister and tries to take after her in everything she does.
03
perseguir, correr atrás de
to quickly follow a person
Example
The detective took after the burglars.
The joggers took after the leader during the race.
The excited children took after the clown at the birthday party.
Exemplo
The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense.
Both sisters take after their mother in terms of kindness.
The baby takes after his father with those adorable dimples.
The little girl strongly takes after her mother.
The family members take after each other in their distinctive smiles.
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