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Meaning of 'imitate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Imitate [ v. t.]
- To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.
- To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy.
- To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.

Meaning of 'imitate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . imitate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Example in sentence:
  • Children often copy their parents or older siblings;
  • The mime imitated the passers-by
Meaning (2):
- appear like, as in behavior or appearance
Example in sentence:
  • Life imitate art

Nearby Words:

imide imido imitability imitable imitableness imitancy imitated imitater imitating imitation

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