impersonate Definition
- 1pretend to be (another person) as entertainment or in order to deceive someone
- 2pretend to be (a character in a play, a public official, etc.) as part of a performance
Using impersonate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impersonate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
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She can impersonate several famous actresses.
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The comedian impersonated the president in his latest sketch.
impersonate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with impersonate
impersonate someone's voice
to mimic someone's speech patterns and tone
Example
He can impersonate the voice of several famous actors.
to create a fake online profile pretending to be someone else
Example
It is illegal to impersonate someone online with the intent to harm or defraud others.
to act as if you are a fictional character
Example
She loves to impersonate characters from her favorite movies and TV shows.
Origins of impersonate
from Latin 'in' meaning 'into' + 'persona' meaning 'mask'
Summary: impersonate in Brief
To 'impersonate' [ɪmˈpəːs(ə)neɪt] means to pretend to be someone else, either for entertainment or to deceive someone. It can refer to mimicking a person's voice or mannerisms, or acting as a fictional character. Examples include 'He was arrested for impersonating a police officer' and 'She can impersonate several famous actresses.' Synonyms include 'mimic,' 'imitate,' and 'parody.'
