play a role

emulate illustrate mimic pirate repeat simulate steal

ape burlesque do echo embody epitomize fake follow incarnate mirror mock model parody parrot personify phony prefigure sham travesty typify

act like do a take-off do like follow example follow suit go like knock off make like take leaf out of book take off

tell the truth

be original

act like imitate masquerade as mimic portray pose as

act ape ditto do enact fake mirror perform personate play playact represent

act a part act out assume character do an impression of double as dress as make like pass oneself off as put on an act take the part of

direct fail halt idle prevent stop

be original differ oppose reverse