resemble
UK: rɪˈzɛmb(ə)l | US: rɪˈzɛmb(ə)l
vt. to have a similar appearance or qualities to someone or something else
vt. to be like or similar to something in form, nature, or character
resemble = re<again> + semble<appear>
- re: A Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back," often indicating repetition or return.
- semble: Derived from Latin similis (meaning "like" or "similar"), via Old French sembler ("to appear" or "seem").
Etymology Origin:
The word "resemble" entered Middle English from Old French resembler, which itself came from Latin re- (expressing repetition) + similis (meaning "like"). The core idea is "to appear like again" or "to mirror similarity." Over time, the meaning shifted from "appearing similar" to the modern sense of "sharing qualities or appearance."
The twins closely resemble each other in both looks and personality.
This artificial material resembles leather but is much cheaper.
The new building resembles a spaceship in its design.
Her voice resembles that of a famous singer.
The robot was designed to resemble a human as closely as possible.