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imitate

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Main Entry: im·i·tate
Pronunciation: \ˈi-mə-ˌtāt\
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): im·i·tat·ed; im·i·tat·ing
Etymology: Latin imitatus, past participle of imitari — more at image
Date: 1534

1 : to follow as a pattern, model, or example
2 : to be or appear like : resemble
3 : to produce a copy of : reproduce
4 : mimic, counterfeit <can imitate his father's booming voice>

synonyms see copy

— im·i·ta·tor \-ˌtā-tər\ noun


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