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imitate

/ imitate /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
make a reproduction or copy of
Type of:
copy re-create
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 2
reproduce someone''s behavior or looks
"The mime imitated the passers-by"
"Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
Type of:
reproduce
Kinds of:
follow conform to mock take off mimic
Derived:
copy copying imitation copycat imitator
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
appear like, as in behavior or appearance
"Life imitate art"
Type of:
resemble
Kinds of:
ape emulate follow suit
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
36%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
17
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

copy re-create reproduce follow conform to mock take off mimic resemble ape emulate follow suit