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take after(
teyk
ahf
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duhr
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
Patrick is a very sociable person. He takes after his father in that respect.Patrick es una persona muy sociable. En eso sale a su padre.
b. parecerse a
Fortunately, the girls all take after their mother in the looks department.Felizmente, las chicas se parecen a su madre en lo que a belleza se refiere.
a. salir corriendo detrás de
The dog saw some sheep in the field and took after them.El perro vio unas ovejas en el campo y salió corriendo detrás de ellas.
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