Imitates Meaning in English
word · lemma: imitate
ˈɪməˌteɪts
IM-uh-tayts
ˈɪmɪtˌeɪts
IM-i-tayts
التعريف
To copy the actions, appearance, or speech of someone or something, often to try to be like them or for fun.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually used for people, animals, or sounds (e.g., "imitates a bird"). Common in informal and formal settings. Not always negative—can mean to learn or be playful. Don't confuse with "emulate," which implies admiration and improvement.
Spanish: imitaPortuguese (BR): imitaPortuguese (PT): imitaChinese (Simplified): 模仿Chinese (Traditional): 模仿Hindi: नकल करता हैArabic: يقلدBengali: অনুকরণ করে - নকল করেRussian: подражает - имитируетJapanese: 真似する - 模倣するVietnamese: bắt chướcKorean: 흉내 내다 - 모방하다Turkish: taklit ederUrdu: نقل کرتا ہے - نقل کرتی ہےIndonesian: meniru
جمل نموذجية
The baby imitates his mother's voice.
basic
He imitates animal sounds for fun.
basic
She imitates her teacher's way of talking.
basic
My little brother always imitates everything I do.
natural
She laughs when her friend imitates their teacher in class.
natural
The comedian imitates famous actors on stage.
natural