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resembled

re·sem·ble
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-zem-buh l]
    • /rɪˈzɛm bəl/
    • /rɪˈzem.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-zem-buh l]
    • /rɪˈzɛm bəl/

Definitions of resembled word

  • verb with object resembled to be like or similar to. 1
  • verb with object resembled Archaic. to liken or compare. 1

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Origin of resembled

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English resemblen < Middle French resembler, Old French, equivalent to re- re- + sembler to seem, be like < Latin similāre, derivative of similis like; see similar

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Parts of speech for Resembled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

resembled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

resembled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for resembled

verb resembled

  • allegorized — Simple past tense and past participle of allegorize.
  • appeared — to come into sight; become visible: A man suddenly appeared in the doorway.
  • corresponded — to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with or to): His actions do not correspond with his words.
  • jibed — to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
  • likened — to represent as similar or like; compare: to liken someone to a weasel.

Top questions with resembled

  • which proposal most resembled the articles of confederation?

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