imitate

//ˈɪmɪteɪt//
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Verb

imitateInfinitive
imitatePresent tense
imitatedPast tense
imitatedPast participle
imitatingPresent participle
imitatesThird-person singular
1

To copy or reproduce the behavior, appearance, or actions of someone or something.

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

2

To make a copy or reproduction of something.

The artist tried to imitate the style of the famous painting.

3

To appear or function like something else; to resemble.

This fabric imitates the texture of real leather.