resemble
/ɹɪˈzɛmbəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: resembles · resembling · resembled
Meaning · English
To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.
Verb
Examples
The twins resemble each other.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “resemble” mean?
To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.
Is “resemble” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.