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Imitate is defined as to copy or use something as a model.
(verb)An example of imitate is for a child to copy his older sibling's every move.
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See imitate in Webster's New World College Dictionary
transitive verb imitated, imitating
- to seek to follow the example of; take as one's model or pattern
- to act the same as; impersonate; mimic
- to reproduce in form, color, etc.; make a duplicate or copy of
- to be or become like in appearance; resemble: glass made to imitate diamonds
Origin: < L imitatus, pp. of imitari, to imitate, akin to aemulus: see emulate
See imitate in American Heritage Dictionary 4
transitive verb im·i·tat·ed, im·i·tat·ing, im·i·tates
- To use or follow as a model.
- a. To copy the actions, appearance, mannerisms, or speech of; mimic: amused friends by imitating the teachers.b. To copy or use the style of: brushwork that imitates Rembrandt.
- To copy exactly; reproduce.
- To appear like; resemble.
Origin:
Origin: Latin imitārī, imitāt-; see aim- in Indo-European roots
.Related Forms:
- imˈi·taˌtor noun
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