Emulating Meaning in English
word · lemma: emulate
Definition
Trying to be like or act like someone or something, often because you admire them.
Usage & Nuances
'Emulating' is more formal than 'imitating', and often suggests a positive motivation, such as respect or admiration. Common in academic, business, and technical contexts. Used for people, companies, models, or achievements.
Spanish: imitar - emularPortuguese (BR): imitar - emularPortuguese (PT): imitar - emularChinese (Simplified): 模仿 - 效仿Chinese (Traditional): 模仿 - 效法Hindi: अनुकरण करना - बराबरी करनाArabic: محاكاة - تقليدBengali: অনুকরণ করা - অনুসরণ করাRussian: подражать - стремиться быть похожимJapanese: 模倣する - 見習うVietnamese: mô phỏng - noi theoKorean: 모방하다 - 본받다Turkish: taklit etmek - örnek almakUrdu: نقل کرنا - پیروی کرناIndonesian: noi theo - mô phỏng
Example Sentences
She is emulating her older sister by studying hard.
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Many companies are emulating successful business models.
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He spends time emulating his favorite soccer players.
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They’re not just copying—they’re emulating the best practices from the top performers.
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By emulating her mentor, she quickly advanced in her career.
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The app is emulating old video games so you can play them on your phone.
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