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imitate
verb
Make a reproduction or copy of
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ˈɪmɪteɪt
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verb
Make a reproduction or copy of
verb
Reproduce someone's behavior or looks
“The mime imitated the passers-by”
verb
Appear like, as in behavior or appearance
“Life imitates art”
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The mime imitated the passers-by
Children often copy their parents or older siblings
Life imitates art
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