IMITATE Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word imitate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IMITATE
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copy | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) • a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing • matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials • material suitable for a journalistic account verb • copy down as is • reproduce someone's behavior or looks • reproduce or make an exact copy of • make a replica of | ||||||||
simulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • reproduce someone's behavior or looks • create a representation or simulation of • make a pretence of | ||||||||
ape | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all • someone who copies the words or behavior of another • person who resembles a nonhuman primate verb • imitate uncritically and in every aspect • represent in or produce a caricature of | ||||||||
echo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained • a reply that repeats what has just been said • a reflected television or radio or radar beam • a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc. • an imitation or repetition verb • to say again or imitate • ring or echo with sound • bring to mind | ||||||||
emulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • strive to equal or match, especially by imitating • imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software • compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with | ||||||||
mimic | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) adjective satellite • constituting an imitation verb • imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect | ||||||||
mirror | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • polished surface that forms images by reflecting light • a faithful depiction or reflection verb • reflect as if in a mirror • reflect or resemble | ||||||||
parrot | nounn | |||||||
noun • usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds • a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated verb • repeat mindlessly | ||||||||
replicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • bend or turn backward • reproduce or make an exact copy of • make or do or perform again | ||||||||
reproduce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make a copy or equivalent of • have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant • recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. • repeat after memorization |