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emulate

[em-yuh-leyt, em-yuh-lit] / ˈɛm yəˌleɪt, ˈɛm yə lɪt /
VERB
copy the actions of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
follow suit imitate mimic mirror
STRONG
challenge compete contend ditto do follow outvie rival
WEAK
compete with contend with do like follow in footsteps follow the example of go like make like pattern after rivalize take after vie with
Antonyms
STRONG
neglect

Example Sentences

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They could emulate Tottenham by winning the competition and finishing in the bottom half of the table.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It would take Close 15 years to emulate her hero by winning a title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

If Nvidia can emulate that, shareholders will be rewarded, even though it’s not quite the explosive gains of yesteryear.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Long-maligned communities seek heroes to emulate, to draw hope from, to hang on their walls and share their quotes on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He loved his brother's reckless wrath, but it was their lord father he must try and emulate.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin