emulated

[ˈɛmjʊleɪtɪd]

emulated Definition

• 1. to copy or imitate someone or something, especially in order to do something as well as they do it
• 2. to make a computer or program behave like another one

Using emulated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "emulated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She emulated her mother's cooking style.

• Example

  The new product aims to emulate the success of its predecessor.

• Example

  The software emulates the functionality of an older operating system.

emulated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for emulated

• imitate
• copy
• mirror
• simulate
• reproduce

Antonyms for emulated

• originate
• innovate

Phrases with emulated

• emulate someone's example

  to try to do something as well as someone else has done it

  Example

  He hoped to emulate his father's success in business.

• emulate a hero

  to try to be like a person who is greatly admired for their courage, achievements, or noble qualities

  Example

  Many young athletes try to emulate their sports heroes.

• emulate a machine

  to make a computer or program behave like another one

  Example

  The software was designed to emulate a vintage arcade game console.

Origins of emulated

from Latin 'aemulatus', past participle of 'aemulari', meaning 'to rival'

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Summary: emulated in Brief

The verb 'emulate' [ˈɛmjʊleɪtɪd] means to copy or imitate someone or something, often with the aim of doing it as well as they did. It can also refer to making a computer or program behave like another one. Examples include 'She emulated her mother's cooking style' and 'The software emulates the functionality of an older operating system.' Phrases include 'emulate someone's example,' 'emulate a hero,' and 'emulate a machine.'