take after

/tˈeɪk ˈaftə/

/tˈeɪk ˈæftɚ/

to take after

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: take]

to look like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

synonyms : follow

to quickly follow a person

Examples

1. The detective took after the burglars.

2. He plans to take after his father, who was a master sergeant in the Marine Corps.

3. I was afraid that if I started running the man would take after me.

4. Cool guy, smart guy, his son apparently kind of took after him.