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Imitate (Verb)

Appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate art".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Life started to imitate art in an uncanny manner, where reality TV mirrored the dystopian futures predicted in old sci-fi novels.
Their actions imitate the behavior of a perfectly polite, 18th-century aristocrat, drawing admiring glances from fellow tourists.
This reality show contestant imitates the singer's bold fashion choices and mannerisms, drawing support from fans on social media.
TV sitcom characters imitate our own family interactions so well that it's like watching an exaggeration of our own dinner table conversations.
As an artist, she aimed to paint people who imitate the flawless beauty standards promoted in advertisements, revealing the emptiness behind the carefully constructed images.

Make a reproduction or copy of.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Art students tried to imitate the style of the famous painter in their project.
The young singer attempted to imitate the iconic voice of her idol during the audition.
The fashion designer sought to imitate the intricate patterns found in ancient textiles in her new collection.
The company tried to imitate Google's business model when launching their own search engine.
The robotics engineer worked to imitate the movement of a real insect in her mechanical design.

Reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

She learned to imitate her mother's cooking style by watching her in the kitchen.
The young girl found it hilarious to imitate the funny voices her father used when reading bedtime stories.
The fashion designer's new collection aimed to imitate the elegance of 18th-century European royalty.
The stand-up comedian's celebrity impressions allowed him to imitate the peculiar mannerisms of famous actors.
Children often attempt to imitate their favorite superheroes by mimicking their dance moves and poses.