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- pronunciation:
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
imitates, imitating, imitated |
definition 1: |
to copy the actions of; try to be like.
Small children often imitate their parents.- synonyms:
- copy, mimic, resemble
- similar words:
- ape, echo, impersonate, mirror, pattern
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definition 2: |
to make a copy of; reproduce.
He imitates real gold jewelry using cheap metal.- synonyms:
- copy, duplicate, reproduce
- similar words:
- fake, impersonate
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related words: |
affect, assume, copy, mock, resemble |
derivation: |
imitator (n.) |
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