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simulate
verb
Make a pretence of
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ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt
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verb
Make a pretence of
“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”
verb
Create a representation or simulation of
“The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights”
verb
Reproduce someone's behavior or looks
“The mime imitated the passers-by”
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She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
He feigned sleep
The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
The mime imitated the passers-by
Children often copy their parents or older siblings
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