v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Resembled p. pr. & vb. n. Resembling ] [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
We will resemble you in that. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To liken; to compare; to represent as like. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The other . . .
He did resemble to his lady bright. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To counterfeit; to imitate. [ Obs. ] “They can so well resemble man's speech.” Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. To cause to imitate or be like. [ R. ] H. Bushnell. [ 1913 Webster ]