imitate – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
imitate
v.
mimic, impersonate; emulate; copy, duplicate; resemble
Imitation
Imitation (from Latin
imitatio, "a copying, imitation") is an advanced
behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's behavior.
Imitation is also a form of
social learning that leads to the "development of traditions, and ultimately our culture. It allows for the transfer of information (behaviours, customs, etc.) between individuals and down generations without the need for genetic inheritance." The word
imitation can be applied in many contexts, ranging from
animal training to
international politics.
imitate
Verb
1. reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
(synonym) copy, simulate
(hypernym) reproduce
(hyponym) follow, conform to
(derivation) imitation
2. appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate art"
(hypernym) resemble
(hyponym) ape
3. make a reproduction or copy of
(hypernym) copy, re-create
Imitat (das)
n.
imitatee, person or thing that is imitated
imitare
v.
imitate, follow, copy, ape, mimic, mock, forge
imitato
adj.
mimic, mock; counterfeit, false, copied, forged