Re*sem"ble (r?-z?m"b'l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Resembled (-b'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Resembling (-bl?ng).] [F. ressembler; pref. re- re- + sembler to seem, resemble, fr. L. similare, simulare, to imitate, fr. similis like, similar. See Similar.]
1.
To be like or similar to; to bear the similitude of, either in appearance or qualities; as, these brothers resemble each other.
We will resemble you in that.
Shak.
2.
To liken; to compare; to represent as like.
[Obs.]
The other . . .
He did resemble to his lady bright.
Spenser.
3.
To counterfeit; to imitate.
[Obs.] "They can so well
resemble man's speech."
Holland.
4.
To cause to imitate or be like.
[R.]
H. Bushnell.
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