Imitated Meaning in English
word · lemma: imitate
ˈɪməˌteɪtɪd
IM-uh-tay-tid
ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɪd
IM-ih-tay-tid
Definition
To copy how someone else acts, speaks, or does something, often to learn, entertain, or mock.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for people, sounds, or actions. Can be positive (learning, flattery) or negative (mocking someone). Common collocations: 'imitated voice', 'imitated behavior'. Not to be confused with 'emulate' (which suggests admiration) or 'fake' (which means not real).
Spanish: imitadoPortuguese (BR): imitadoPortuguese (PT): imitadoChinese (Simplified): 模仿Chinese (Traditional): 模仿Hindi: अनुकरण कियाArabic: قَلَّدَBengali: অনুকরণ করেছেRussian: подражал - имитировалJapanese: まねたVietnamese: bắt chướcKorean: 흉내냈다Turkish: taklit ettiUrdu: نقل کیاIndonesian: meniru
Example Sentences
The child imitated his father's walk.
basic
She imitated the teacher's voice to make her friends laugh.
basic
Many birds have imitated other birds' songs.
basic
He was so good, people couldn't even tell he was imitated.
natural
The comedian imitated several celebrities during the show.
natural
At first, she just imitated her mentor, but later developed her own style.
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