What does imitate mean?
Imitate means To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of..
Imitate
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of..
Example Sentences
Another bird quickly learned to imitate the song of a canary that was mated with it, but as the parrakeet improved in the performance the canary degenerated, and came at last to mingle the other bird's harsh chitterings with its own proper music.
A wave simulator in the tank can re-enact tsunamis and northeasters, and imitate wave conditions from midocean.
The room was dark and cool, lit with a dim red light. “This was designed to imitate a cave,” said Rosas.
Synonyms for imitate
Antonyms for imitate
Related Words
Word Forms
- imitates
- imitating
- imitated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for imitate?
Common synonyms include ape, imitate, mimic, simulate.
What is the opposite of imitate?
Possible antonyms include create, innovate.
How do you use imitate in a sentence?
Another bird quickly learned to imitate the song of a canary that was mated with it, but as the parrakeet improved in the performance the canary degenerated, and came at last to mingle the other bird's harsh chitterings with its own proper music.
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