Meaning of போன்ற in English

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
In a like or similar manner.
Likely; probably.
To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
To liken; to compare.
To be pleased; to choose.
To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
Of that kind; of the like kind; like; resembling; similar; as, we never saw such a day; -- followed by that or as introducing the word or proposition which defines the similarity, or the standard of comparison; as, the books are not such that I can recommend them, or, not such as I can recommend; these apples are not such as those we saw yesterday; give your children such precepts as tend to make them better.
Having the particular quality or character specified.
The same that; -- with as; as, this was the state of the kingdom at such time as the enemy landed.
Certain; -- representing the object as already particularized in terms which are not mentioned.