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imitate

Syllabification: (im·i·tate)
Pronunciation: /ˈimiˌtāt/

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Definition of imitate

verb

  • take or follow as a model:his style was imitated by many other writers
  • copy (a person’s speech or mannerisms), especially for comic effect:she imitated my Scottish accent
  • copy or simulate:synthetic fabrics can now imitate everything from silk to rubber

Derivatives

imitable

Pronunciation: /ˈimitəbəl/

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin imitat- 'copied', from the verb imitari; related to imago 'image'

Spell imitate and the related word imitation with a single m.the mimic imitated an Irish accent.

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