imitate Definition
- 1to copy the way someone behaves, speaks, moves, etc., especially in order to make people laugh
- 2to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behaviour, etc. of someone or something
- 3to produce a copy of something
Using imitate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imitate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She can imitate several different foreign accents.
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He was imitating Elvis Presley when he sang.
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The painting imitates the style of Picasso.
imitate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with imitate
people imitate those they admire because they want to be like them
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She started dressing like her boss, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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The couch was made of imitation leather.
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She made a salad with imitation crab.
Origins of imitate
from Latin 'imitatus', past participle of 'imitari', meaning 'to copy'
Summary: imitate in Brief
To 'imitate' [ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪt] is to copy someone's behavior, speech, or movement, often for humorous effect. It can also mean to behave similarly to someone or something else, or to produce a copy of something. Examples include 'She can imitate several different foreign accents,' and 'The painting imitates the style of Picasso.' 'Imitation' extends into phrases like 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,' and products like 'imitation leather.'
