resemble
/rɪˈzembl/
re · sem · ble
rɪ · ˈzem · bl
English Definition
v. to look like
Significado en Español
parecerse
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Example Sentence
He closely resembles his father.
他很像他爸爸。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+semble(resemble).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “resemble”:
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A
imitate
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B
differ
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C
conceal
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D
organize
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A — imitate.
“resemble” means v. to look like
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The tiny puppy grew up to closely ______ its two enormous parents.
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A
differ
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B
contrast
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C
resemble
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D
clash
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C — resemble.
“resemble” means v. to look like
Common questions about “resemble”
What does “resemble” mean?
resemble — v. to look like. In Chinese: 像，类似.
How do you pronounce “resemble”?
resemble is pronounced /rɪˈzembl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · sem · ble.
How do you use “resemble” in a sentence?
He closely resembles his father. (他很像他爸爸。)
What are synonyms for “resemble”?
look like, similarity — all close in meaning to resemble (v. to look like).
Is “resemble” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. resemble appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “resemble”?
re(again)+semble(resemble).
