Meaning & use
resemble
To look or seem similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance or qualities.
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With her dark curly hair, she strongly resembles her grandmother in old photographs.
The new proposal resembles last year's plan but includes a smaller budget.
A note on using this word
Resemble is not normally used in the passive or continuous form; say she resembles him, not she is resembled by him or she is resembling him.
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