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mimic

[ˈmɪmɪk]

mimic Definition

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

Antonyms for mimic

Phrases with mimic

  • 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.

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