mimic

[ˈmɪmɪk]

mimic Definition

• 1. to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, especially in order to make people laugh
• 2. to look or sound like something else
• 3. to imitate the sound of something

Using mimic: Examples

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

• Example

  She can mimic a variety of accents and dialects.

• Example

  The robot is designed to mimic human movements.

• Example

  The bird's call mimics the sound of a car alarm.

mimic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mimic

• imitate
• copy
• emulate
• simulate
• parody

Antonyms for mimic

• original
• authentic

Phrases with mimic

• mimicry of

  the act of imitating or copying the behavior or speech of someone or something

  Example

  His mimicry of the president's speech was hilarious.

• mimic something/somebody to perfection

  to imitate or copy something or somebody so well that it is almost identical to the original

  Example

  He can mimic Elvis Presley's voice to perfection.

• mimic something/somebody's every move

  to copy or imitate everything that someone does

  Example

  The child was mimicking his father's every move.

Origins of mimic

from Latin 'mimicus', from Greek 'mimos', meaning 'mime'

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Summary: mimic in Brief

To 'mimic' [ˈmɪmɪk] is to copy or imitate someone's speech, behavior, or appearance. It can also refer to imitating sounds or things. Examples include 'She can mimic a variety of accents,' and 'The bird's call mimics the sound of a car alarm.' The phrase 'mimic something/somebody to perfection' means to imitate something or somebody so well that it is almost identical to the original.