simulate
verb
transitive verb
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The zircon, that favorite of home shopping channels, simulates a diamond—more or less. A skilled furrier can dye lower-grade furs to simulate real mink. A skilled actress can simulate a range of emotions from absolute joy to crushing despair. And an apparatus that simulates the hazards of driving while intoxicated is likely to provide some very real benefits.
Synonyms
- act
- affect
- assume
- bluff
- counterfeit
- dissemble
- fake
- feign
- pass (for)
- pretend
- profess
- put on
- sham
Example Sentences
Hunter Boyce, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 Football scrimmages simulate game conditions, but coaches also toss in a few wrinkles to expose weaknesses or bring issues of concern to the forefront. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 While the technology is much more complex, in a simple sense, replaying these signals can simulate the actual sensation of different experiences, such as holding an apple or kissing another person. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2022 In an effort to simulate real-world charging, our testing team conducts a fast charging test from 10 to 90 percent state of charge on the fastest equipment the vehicle can handle. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 James and Antetokounmpo will have power layup moves to simulate their physical drives and finishes. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Belichick and Giants coach Joe Judge will coordinate a plan to simulate a game week while the players gain valuable experience going against fresh faces running fresh plays. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2021 The use of new technology to simulate deceased individuals on screen has been equally controversial in recent years. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 15 July 2021 Her large paintings use bold, unmixed colors and make no attempt to simulate depth. Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare to copy, represent, feign, from similis like — more at same
1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
simulate
transitive verb
Legal Definition
simulate
transitive verb
simulate
verb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- pretend
- assume
- affect
- feign
- act
- imitate
- fake
- conceal
- make believe
- sham
- forge
- pose
- dissemble
- bluff
- impersonate
- counterfeit
- profess
- put on
- play
- dissimulate
- pass (for)
- camouflage
- disguise
- playact
- masquerade
- mask
- let on
- feint
- malinger
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of simulate are affect, assume, counterfeit, feign, pretend, and sham. While all these words mean "to put on a false or deceptive appearance," simulate suggests a close imitation of the appearance of something.
In some situations, the words affect and simulate are roughly equivalent. However, affect implies making a false show of possessing, using, or feeling.
Although the words assume and simulate have much in common, assume often implies a justifiable motive rather than an intent to deceive.
The words counterfeit and simulate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, counterfeit implies achieving the highest degree of verisimilitude of any of these words.
Feign implies more artful invention than pretend, less specific mimicry than simulate.
The synonyms pretend and simulate are sometimes interchangeable, but pretend implies an overt and sustained false appearance.
The meanings of sham and simulate largely overlap; however, sham implies an obvious falseness that fools only the gullible.