imitated Definition
- 1copied or reproduced something, especially in an inferior way
- 2acted out or mimicked the behavior or mannerisms of someone or something
Using imitated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imitated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The artist imitated the style of the old masters.
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She imitated her favorite singer's vocal style.
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The child imitated the teacher's accent.
imitated Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with imitated
imitate someone/something to perfection
to copy or reproduce someone or something so accurately that it is indistinguishable from the original
Example
He can imitate Elvis Presley to perfection.
the act of copying someone or something is a compliment to the original
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She was flattered that her design was imitated by other fashion designers.
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The children started jumping on the bed because they saw their friends doing it - monkey see, monkey do.
Summary: imitated in Brief
To 'imitate' [ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪtɪd] means to copy or reproduce something, often in an inferior way. It can also refer to acting out or mimicking the behavior or mannerisms of someone or something. Examples include 'The artist imitated the style of the old masters' and 'She imitated her favorite singer's vocal style.' Phrases like 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' suggest that copying can be a compliment to the original.
