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Impersonate (Verb)

Pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions; "She posed as the Czar's daughter".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

A famous actor can impersonate anyone due to his uncanny ability to adopt various personas and voice tones in his movies.
The fake social media account was set up by someone impersonating a prominent local politician.
Impersonate a British accent if you must, but be genuine when interacting with the locals.
Security guards chased away a person suspected of impersonating a hospital doctor.
The FBI arrested several individuals last year that thought they could get away with impersonating employees of the tax authority.

Assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

She impersonates her favorite singer with ease, mimicking her voice and dance moves on stage.
The comedian's skill to impersonate politicians has made him a popular figure in the entertainment industry.
In her latest role, the actress impersonates a queen from the 15th century, capturing her royal demeanor and elegance.
He has been known to impersonate celebrities to make people laugh at charity events.
The actor's ability to impersonate his grandfather in the movie brought tears to the eyes of his family members.

Represent another person with comic intentions.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

He was known for his comedic impersonations of politicians and celebrities on Saturday Night Live.
The comedian's spot-on impersonation of the strict school principal left the audience roaring with laughter.
As a street performer, his talent lay in his uncanny ability to impersonate Elvis Presley.
She was famous for impersonating a dramatic actor who was notorious for being over-the-top on stage.
After a few too many drinks, he decided to impersonate his boss and dance on the table.