Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
follow someone's example
idiomatic expression
/ˈfɒloʊ ˈsʌmwʌnz ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
Definition
To model one’s own behavior or actions based on what another person has done.
Examples
- After seeing how his coach motivated the team, Jake decided to follow his example.
- She chose to follow her sister’s example and volunteer in the community.
- Many students follow their teachers’ examples in their approach to learning.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that a person is using the actions or behavior of someone else as a guide for their own actions.
Synonyms
- emulate
- imitate
- model after
- take cue from
