Used to say that something looks similar to another thing, especially when comparing shape or appearance.
“It resembles a small flying saucer with tiny legs underneath.”
“Honestly, it resembles something between a toy and a kitchen tool.”
In Speaking Task 8, you're often shown a strange object and asked to describe it during a phone call. Use 'it resembles' to compare the unfamiliar object to something the listener already knows, which makes your description easier to picture. This phrase is also a natural alternative to repeating 'it looks like' too many times in one response.
Synonyms: looks like, is similar to, reminds me of