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    Impersonate

    /ɪmˈpɜːrsəˌneɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to pretend to be someone else for the purpose of deception or entertainment.
    The actor was able to impersonate the famous musician so convincingly that the audience believed it was him.
    to assume the character or appearance of someone else.
    She decided to impersonate her favorite superhero at the costume party.
    to mimic the voice or mannerisms of another individual.
    He can impersonate his boss perfectly, even down to the way she laughs.

    Etymology

    Late Latin 'impersonare', from 'in-' + 'persona'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    impersonate a celebrity:
    To act like and simulate the behavior of a well-known person.
    impersonate someone:
    To imitate the characteristics of another person, often to deceive.

    Related Words

    act
    To perform in a role or display behavior.
    mimic
    To imitate someone or something, usually for amusement.

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to be someone famous, often for fun.
    At the party, he was just impersonating Elvis for laughs.
    To fake an identity for online interactions.
    She's been impersonating her friend online, but it’s just for jokes.