Simulates Meaning in English
word · lemma: simulate
ˈsɪmjəˌɫeɪts
SIM-yuh-layts
sˈɪmjʊlˌeɪts
SIM-yuh-layts
Definition
To create an imitation of something or act as if something is happening, often to test or study how it works.
Usage & Nuances
Used in scientific, technical, and educational contexts. Common with computers ('simulates a process'), experiments, or behaviors. Formal word; not for casual imitation (use 'pretends' for acting without technical context). Often followed by the object being imitated.
Spanish: simulaPortuguese (BR): simulaPortuguese (PT): simulaChinese (Simplified): 模拟Chinese (Traditional): 模擬Hindi: अनुकरण करता हैArabic: يُحاكيBengali: অনুকরণ করে - অনুকৃত করেRussian: имитирует - моделируетJapanese: シミュレートするVietnamese: mô phỏngKorean: 시뮬레이션한다 - 모방한다Turkish: simüle ederUrdu: نقل کرتا ہے - مشابہت اختیار کرتا ہےIndonesian: mensimulasikan - meniru (teknis)
Example Sentences
The teacher simulates a fire drill for the class.
basic
This program simulates the movement of the planets.
basic
The robot simulates human speech.
basic
The video game simulates driving in a busy city.
natural
Her voice assistant simulates a real conversation.
natural
This app simulates what it’s like to explore Mars.
natural