do likewise

VERB

imitate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act like ape assume duplicate echo emulate impersonate mimic mirror mock pretend replicate reproduce resemble simulate

STRONG

Xerox affect borrow burlesque caricature clone copy counterfeit ditto falsify feign follow forge match mime parallel parody personate reduplicate reflect repeat sham spoof travesty

WEAK

be like carbon do like follow in footsteps follow suit look like model after pattern after play a part put on send up take off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ tell the truth

STRONG

disregard

WEAK

be original clash oppose reverse

Example Sentences

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And isn’t it a premise of the tax system that we each pay for services we don’t want or don’t need, because we expect others to do likewise?

From Slate • May 11, 2026

I intend to view him as the ultimate borax man for the remainder of his time in office, and I invite you to do likewise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

If you knowingly buy the wrong Zoom stock and convince others to do likewise, maybe you’re not exactly being funny, but on some level, you’re trying.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

The court gave Lopez 60 days to file a financial disclosure and Affleck will have another 60 days after she submits her information to do likewise.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

‘Even the Elves do likewise at need, and blindfolded we crossed the borders of fair Lothlórien. Gimli the dwarf took it ill, but the hobbits endured it.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

do likewise

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