Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear a resemblance
idiom
/bɛr ə rɪˈzɛmbləns/
Definition
To look similar to someone or something; to share characteristics or traits with another person or object.
Examples
- She bears a resemblance to her mother, especially in her smile.
- The new sculpture bears a resemblance to the famous statue from the museum.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to indicate that two or more people or things share likeness in appearance or nature.
Synonyms
- resemble
- look like
- be similar to
- mirror
