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to take after
[phrase form: take]
01
to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents
Example
The little girl strongly takes after her mother.
The baby takes after his father with those adorable dimples.
02
to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices
Example
He plans to take after his father, who was a master sergeant in the Marine Corps.
The young artist is determined to take after the famous painter in capturing the beauty of nature.
03
to quickly follow a person
Example
I was afraid that if I started running the man would take after me.
The detective took after the burglars.
