What is a synonym for "be like"?

Common synonyms include: ape, approach, approximate, bring to mind, call up, compare.

Be like

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Verb

1
To be similar to (something).
"They are like their parents in this respect."
2
To be typical or characteristic of (someone or something).
"In these great sayings Jesus shows what people are like when God is King in their hearts, and in their lives."
3
To say. Internet, Multicultural-London-English, US, idiomatic, informal
"If he’s like “I don’t want to”, then be like “Pretty please! – It means a lot to me”."
4
To be as though.
"When they were deciding my age in that place it was like they are going to buy you."

"They are like their parents in this respect."