Meaning & Definition of Imitate in English
English⟶
Imitate
/ɪmətet/
verb
1. Reproduce someone's behavior or looks
- "The mime imitated the passers-by"
- "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
synonym:
- imitate,
- copy,
- simulate
2. Appear like, as in behavior or appearance
- "Life imitate art"
synonym:
- imitate
3. Make a reproduction or copy of
synonym:
- imitate
Examples of using
Be your own person and don't imitate others.
Children imitate their friends rather than their parents.
Children imitate their parents' habits.