resemble

resemble

CEFR: C1-C2 /re-sem-ble/ [r.ih0.z.eh1.m.b.ah0.l]

superficially (=in its appearance)

Example Sentences:
Termites resemble ants superficially.

vaguely (=slightly)

Example Sentences:
I heard a weird sound vaguely resembling the bark of a dog.

The phrase “A resemble B in something” is often used. Take a look at some examples below:

Example Sentences:
He strongly resembles his father in appearance
The meat resembles chicken in flavor.

strongly/greatly

Example Sentences:
The ancient tools discovered in Ethiopia strongly resemble those found in Tanzania.

To resemble is to appear like someone or something.

Example Sentences:

Example Sentences:
He does not resemble his brother in any way.
He very much resembles a friend of mine.
We couldn't find anything resembling (meaning like) a good restaurant. This means they couldn't find a good restaurant)
People may get stopped in the streets if they resemble a celebrity.
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament.

COLLOCATIONS

Closely

Example Sentences:
This poem closely resembles an earlier one.