Meaning & Definition of word "Imitate"

Imitate

/ˈɪməˌteɪt/

1. To copy the behavior, actions, or mannerisms of someone or something.
- Example: The child likes to imitate his father's gestures.
2. To perform or reproduce an action, often with the intent to mimic or replicate.
- Example: The actor had to imitate the accent and mannerisms of the historical figure.
3. To simulate or reproduce a particular characteristic or quality.
- Example: The new software program can imitate the styles of famous artists.

●Late Middle English: from Latin 'imitatus', past participle of 'imitari', meaning 'to copy'.

play monkey see, monkey do:

to imitate someone without understanding or thinking

copycat:

a person who imitates another's actions

to do an impression:

to imitate someone's voice or character

mimic:

to imitate someone, typically in a mocking way

emulate:

to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation

copy:

to make a similar version of something or someone

Meaning: copycat

● Example Sentence: He's such a copycat, always imitating what I do.

Meaning: to mimic someone

● Example Sentence: Stop mimicking me, it's getting annoying!