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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
imitates, imitating, imitated |
| definition 1: |
to copy the actions of; try to be like.
Small children often imitate their parents.- synonyms:
- copy, mimic, resemble
- similar words:
- ape, echo, impersonate, mirror, pattern
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| definition 2: |
to make a copy of; reproduce.
He imitates real gold jewelry using cheap metal.- synonyms:
- copy, duplicate, reproduce
- similar words:
- fake, impersonate
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| related words: |
affect, assume, copy, mock, resemble |
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| derivation: |
imitator (n.) |
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