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imitate

[im-i-teyt] / ˈɪm ɪˌteɪt /
VERB
pretend to be; do an impression of
Synonyms
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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 do likewise follow in footsteps follow suit look like model after pattern after play a part put on send up take off
Antonyms
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differ tell the truth
STRONG
disregard
WEAK
be original clash oppose reverse

Example Sentences

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Sometimes these efforts attempt to be positive; contemporary Christian music has long attempted to imitate secular chart success, but with a “Jesus loves you” message.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Machines designed to imitate human intelligence may help illuminate what makes human consciousness unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The newly developed hydrogel is designed to imitate this early healing phase.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In Chipotle’s case, Ells freely admits his muse was taquerías in San Francisco’s Mission District that prepped burritos in the assembly line manner and size his company would soon imitate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Håkon tried to imitate him, but his was weak and shaky.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack