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im·per·son·ate (im pʉr′sə nāt′)

transitive verb impersonated -·at′ed, impersonating -·at′·ing

  1. Now Rare to represent in the form of a person; personify; embody
  2. to act the part of; specif.,
    1. to mimic the appearance, manner, etc. of (a person) for purposes of entertainment
    2. to pretend to be for purposes of fraud to impersonate an officer

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impersonate Synonyms

impersonate

v.

mimic, portray, mime, act out, pose as, pass for, double for, assume the character of, put on an act, pretend to be, act the part of, act a part, dress as, represent; see also imitate 2.


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impersonate Usage Examples

Object

  • person: You agree that you will not try to register more than once, impersonate any other person or use a false name.

Modifying Another Word

  • falsely: Falsely impersonate anyone from the Aberdeen Journals Ltd or The Beehive with the intent to mislead others.
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