imitate — to copy someone's behavior, speech, or appearance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to copy someone's behavior, speech, or appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪməˌteɪt/
Example Sentences
- My little brother loves to imitate famous YouTubers, but he just ends up looking like a dancing penguin.
- The parrot can imitate human speech so well that it once ordered pizza by phone.
- Students should learn from great writers but not simply imitate their style.
imitate
VERB[/ˈɪməˌteɪt/]
to copy someone's behavior, speech, or appearance
The little boy tried to imitate his father's way of walking.
The boy imitated his reflection and copied every movement exactly. (I + ME + TATE → do exactly what another "me" does)
The students first imitated an old robot, then innovated and finally celebrated their new invention.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imitari' meaning 'to copy or imitate,' which is of uncertain ultimate origin but possibly related to imago (image). The word entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
Breakdown
im- (into) + -itate (from Latin -itari, frequentative suffix) = imitate (to copy repeatedly or habitually)
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📝Examples
“My little brother loves to imitate famous YouTubers, but he just ends up looking like a dancing penguin.”
“The parrot can imitate human speech so well that it once ordered pizza by phone.”
“Students should learn from great writers but not simply imitate their style.”
“He tried to imitate his favorite actor's walk, but ended up looking like he had injured his leg.”
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