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IMITATE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word imitate. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For IMITATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for imitate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
copy reproduce ape counterfeit echo emulate feign impersonate mimic mirror mock parody re-create recreate resemble simulate

Alternatives for COPY

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