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im·i·tate
\ˈiməˌtāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin imitatus, past participle of imitari — more at image
1. : to follow as a pattern, model, or example : copy or strive to copy (as in acts, manners, conduct) : assume the form or likeness of
< drama that imitates life >
2. : to produce a likeness of (as in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners) : reproduce, copy
3. : to be or appear like : resemble in external appearance
< paper finished to imitate leather >
4.
a. : mimic, mock
< imitate another's intonations >
< imitating his father's halting walk >
b. : to exhibit or assume mimicry of : mimic 4
< chameleons imitating their background >
< the viceroy butterfly is said to imitate the monarch >
5. dialect England : attempt, endeavor — usually followed by an infinitive
< that colt will imitate to throw you, give him a chance >
Synonyms: see copy |