simulate

[ verb sim-yuh-leyt; adjective sim-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

/ verb ˈsɪm yəˌleɪt; adjective ˈsɪm yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

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verb (used with object), sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing.

to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like): to simulate crisis conditions.

to make a pretense of; feign: to simulate knowledge.

to assume or have the appearance or characteristics of: He simulated the manners of the rich.

adjective

Archaic. simulated.

Origin of simulate

1400–50; late Middle English (adj.) <Latin simulātus (past participle of simulāre), equivalent to simul- (variant of simil-, base of similissimilar) + -ātus-ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR simulate

2 pretend, counterfeit.

3 affect.

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OTHER WORDS FROM simulate

sim·u·la·tive, sim·u·la·to·ry

[sim-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /ˈsɪm yə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjectivesim·u·la·tive·ly, adverbnon·sim·u·late, adjectivenon·sim·u·la·tive, adjective

un·sim·u·lat·ed, adjectiveun·sim·u·lat·ing, adjectiveun·sim·u·la·tive, adjectivewell-sim·u·lat·ed, adjective

Words nearby simulate

simul, simulacre, simulacrum, simulant, simular, simulate, simulated, simulation, simulator, simulcast, Simulium

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Example sentences from the Web for simulate

The computer models that simulate weather and climate aren’t very good at capturing all aspects of an MJO.
Improved three-week weather forecasts could save lives from disaster|Alexandra Witze|August 27, 2020|Science News
SoundSpaces simulates sounds you might hear in an indoor environment, like doors opening and closing, water running, a TV show playing, or a phone ringing.
Facebook Wants to Make Smart Robots to Explore Every Nook and Cranny of Your Home|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|August 26, 2020|Singularity Hub
Our findings showed that the brain uses distinct patterns of activity for prediction errors and “simulated” prediction errors.
How the Brain Builds a Sense of Self From the People Around Us|Sam Ereira|July 17, 2020|Singularity Hub
When the restaurant was empty during lockdown, Li and his colleagues tested the theory with a few human volunteers, some mannequins and harmless gas droplets to trace and simulate the spread.
COVID-19 case clusters offer lessons and warnings for reopening|Helen Thompson|June 18, 2020|Science News

The playable ad is a short version of a mobile game that simulates the gameplay of an advertised app.
The ongoing race between ad blockers and ad tech: Who’s winning?|Ivan Guzenko|June 15, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Back then there were no vapor cigarettes for you simulate smoking.
'Saved by the Bell' Star Dustin Diamond Doesn't Want to Be a Jerk Anymore|Kevin Fallon|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among its primary goals is to simulate a human brain using a vast network of connected supercomputers.
The Science Community’s Fight Over an Artificial Brain|Elizabeth Picciuto|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Previous attempts to simulate brain processes used software, silicon chips, or a combination of both.
The Computer That Replicates a Human Brain|Dale Eisinger|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But as a Hollywood music man, his job, in a sense, is to simulate it.
Meet Alexandre Desplat, Hollywood’s Master Composer|Andrew Romano|February 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The player squats on the Balance Board, and then lifts to their toes to simulate jumping (never jump on the Balance Board).
Can I Lose Weight Playing Video Games?|Alec Kubas-Meyer|January 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bestoujef, who spoke perfectly, feigned stammering, and had the courage to simulate this defect for seventeen years.
Two Chancellors|Julian Klaczko
So she rallied me in vain, and I ate a great deal of rice pudding to simulate occupation.
Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2|Elizabeth Sheppard
My mind jumped to the wild thought of eating soap, in order to froth at the mouth and simulate a fit.
It Happened in Egypt|C. N. Williamson
When the class have had enough of this they go off to a neighbouring field to simulate trench warfare and hold a demonstration.
Leaves from a Field Note-Book|J. H. Morgan
Ralph had an enjoyment in the prettiness of nature, and Augusta was clever enough to simulate the feeling.
Ralph the Heir|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for simulate

simulate

verb (ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt) (tr)

to make a pretence of; feignto simulate anxiety

to reproduce the conditions of (a situation, etc), as in carrying out an experimentto simulate weightlessness

to assume or have the appearance of; imitate

adjective (ˈsɪmjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt)

archaic assumed or simulated

Derived forms of simulate

simulative, adjectivesimulatively, adverb

Word Origin for simulate

C17: from Latin simulāre to copy, from similis like

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	simulate
释义	simulate [ verb sim-yuh-leyt; adjective sim-yuh-lit, -leyt ] / verb ˈsɪm yəˌleɪt; adjective ˈsɪm yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR simulate ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing. to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like): to simulate crisis conditions. to make a pretense of; feign: to simulate knowledge. to assume or have the appearance or characteristics of: He simulated the manners of the rich. adjective Archaic. simulated. Origin of simulate 1400–50; late Middle English (adj.) <Latin simulātus (past participle of simulāre), equivalent to simul- (variant of simil-, base of similissimilar) + -ātus-ate¹ SYNONYMS FOR simulate 2 pretend, counterfeit. 3 affect. SEE SYNONYMS FOR simulate ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM simulate sim·u·la·tive, sim·u·la·to·ry [sim-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /ˈsɪm yə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjectivesim·u·la·tive·ly, adverbnon·sim·u·late, adjectivenon·sim·u·la·tive, adjective un·sim·u·lat·ed, adjectiveun·sim·u·lat·ing, adjectiveun·sim·u·la·tive, adjectivewell-sim·u·lat·ed, adjective Words nearby simulate simul, simulacre, simulacrum, simulant, simular, simulate, simulated, simulation, simulator, simulcast, Simulium Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for simulate The computer models that simulate weather and climate aren’t very good at capturing all aspects of an MJO. Improved three-week weather forecasts could save lives from disaster\|Alexandra Witze\|August 27, 2020\|Science News SoundSpaces simulates sounds you might hear in an indoor environment, like doors opening and closing, water running, a TV show playing, or a phone ringing. Facebook Wants to Make Smart Robots to Explore Every Nook and Cranny of Your Home\|Vanessa Bates Ramirez\|August 26, 2020\|Singularity Hub Our findings showed that the brain uses distinct patterns of activity for prediction errors and “simulated” prediction errors. How the Brain Builds a Sense of Self From the People Around Us\|Sam Ereira\|July 17, 2020\|Singularity Hub When the restaurant was empty during lockdown, Li and his colleagues tested the theory with a few human volunteers, some mannequins and harmless gas droplets to trace and simulate the spread. COVID-19 case clusters offer lessons and warnings for reopening\|Helen Thompson\|June 18, 2020\|Science News The playable ad is a short version of a mobile game that simulates the gameplay of an advertised app. The ongoing race between ad blockers and ad tech: Who’s winning?\|Ivan Guzenko\|June 15, 2020\|Search Engine Watch Back then there were no vapor cigarettes for you simulate smoking. 'Saved by the Bell' Star Dustin Diamond Doesn't Want to Be a Jerk Anymore\|Kevin Fallon\|August 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Among its primary goals is to simulate a human brain using a vast network of connected supercomputers. The Science Community’s Fight Over an Artificial Brain\|Elizabeth Picciuto\|July 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Previous attempts to simulate brain processes used software, silicon chips, or a combination of both. The Computer That Replicates a Human Brain\|Dale Eisinger\|May 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But as a Hollywood music man, his job, in a sense, is to simulate it. Meet Alexandre Desplat, Hollywood’s Master Composer\|Andrew Romano\|February 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The player squats on the Balance Board, and then lifts to their toes to simulate jumping (never jump on the Balance Board). Can I Lose Weight Playing Video Games?\|Alec Kubas-Meyer\|January 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Bestoujef, who spoke perfectly, feigned stammering, and had the courage to simulate this defect for seventeen years. Two Chancellors\|Julian Klaczko So she rallied me in vain, and I ate a great deal of rice pudding to simulate occupation. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2\|Elizabeth Sheppard My mind jumped to the wild thought of eating soap, in order to froth at the mouth and simulate a fit. It Happened in Egypt\|C. N. Williamson When the class have had enough of this they go off to a neighbouring field to simulate trench warfare and hold a demonstration. Leaves from a Field Note-Book\|J. H. Morgan Ralph had an enjoyment in the prettiness of nature, and Augusta was clever enough to simulate the feeling. Ralph the Heir\|Anthony Trollope British Dictionary definitions for simulate simulate verb (ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt) (tr) to make a pretence of; feignto simulate anxiety to reproduce the conditions of (a situation, etc), as in carrying out an experimentto simulate weightlessness to assume or have the appearance of; imitate adjective (ˈsɪmjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt) archaic assumed or simulated Derived forms of simulate simulative, adjectivesimulatively, adverb Word Origin for simulate C17: from Latin simulāre to copy, from similis like Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to simulate reproduce, affect, mimic, replicate, resemble, feign, fence, cheat, mirror, invent, disguise, fake, misrepresent, prevaricate, counterfeit, lie, concoct, equivocate, feature, favor
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simulate

verb (used with object), sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing.

adjective

Origin of simulate

SYNONYMS FOR simulate

OTHER WORDS FROM simulate

Words nearby simulate

Example sentences from the Web for simulate

British Dictionary definitions for simulate

verb (ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt) (tr)

adjective (ˈsɪmjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt)

Derived forms of simulate

Word Origin for simulate

Words related to simulate