resemble

Meanings

• verb

  have the same form, character, or meaning as something or someone else

  - "The new car resembles the old model."
  - "His behavior resembles that of a spoiled child."

• verb

  be similar or comparable to something or someone else

  - "Her painting resembles a Monet."
  - "His ideas resemble those of his mentor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87241258"

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Synonyms

duplicate , look like , mirror

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with resemble
resplend , splendid , commend , suspend , ascend

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Variants

List of all variants of resemble that leads to same result
resemble , resembled , resembles , resembling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French ressembler 'resemble, be like', from re- 'back' + semblant 'appearing, seeming'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'resemble' contains the word 'semblance', which means 'appearance' or 'semblance of truth'.

2. The phrase 'to resemble each other like two peas in a pod' means to be very similar to each other.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. similarity: The quality or state of being alike; resemblance in some particulars.

2. comparison: The act of comparing two or more things to point out their similarities and differences.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The word 'resemble' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe similarities and comparisons between various subjects. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout observes that Boo Radley resembles a 'Bogey Man'. In music, the term 'resemblance' is used in music theory to describe the relationship between different melodies or harmonies.

How to Memorize "resemble"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two similar objects or people. Visualize their features and how they are alike.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'resemble' with the idea of similarity or comparison.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'resemble' and the concept of similarity, such as 'Remember, resemble means to have similar features.'

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