semble¹ /semˈbl/

1. To seem
2. To be like (with to)

1. To pretend
2. To make a picture or image of

semˈblable adjective (obsolete)

Resembling, similar, like

1. One's like, fellow, equal
2. Something similar

semˈblably adverb

In like manner

semˈblance noun

1. A likeness or copy
2. Outward appearance
3. An apparition
4. An image

semˈblant adjective (archaic)

1. Resembling
2. Seeming

1. A semblance
2. Cheer, countenance, entertainment
3. Demeanour

semˈblative adjective (obsolete)

1. Resembling or seeming
2. Simulative

semble² /semˈbl/

To bring together, collect, esp as some female moths do males by scent

sembling box noun (zoology)

A collector's box enclosing a captive female

• self-build
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• self-catering
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• self-centredly
• self-centredness
• self-certificate
• self-certification
• self-charities
• self-charity
• self-cleaning
• self-closing
• self-cocker
• self-cockers
• self-cocking
• self-collected
• self-colour
• self-coloured
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• self-command
• self-commitment
• self-communion
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• self-comparison