Verb: imitate 'i-mi,teyt
- Reproduce someone's behaviour or looks
"The mime imitated the passers-by";
- copy, simulate
- Make a reproduction or copy of
"The forger imitated the artist's signature perfectly"
- Appear like, as in behaviour or appearance
"Life imitates art"
Derived forms: imitated, imitates, imitating
Type of: copy, recreate, re-create, reproduce, resemble
Encyclopedia: Imitate