This is the 105th most frequent Dutch word.
lijkt
"Seems" or "appears."
In this sentence, 'lijkt' (seems) indicates a presumed outcome based on observation or prediction.
Het lijkt te gaan regenen.
It seems to be about to rain.
Here, 'lijkt' (resembles) suggests physical or characteristic similarity to someone.
Zij lijkt op haar moeder.
She resembles her mother.
Again, 'lijkt' (seems) is used to express a possible or apparent state of effectiveness.