emulating

Meanings

• Verb

  Imitating or trying to match the behavior, actions, or achievements of someone or something.

  - "She is emulating her older sister's style."
  - "The new artist is emulating the success of her mentor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emulating
rhapsodies , apologies , symposies

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Variants

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emulate , emulated , emulates , emulating

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Forms

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emulates, emulating, emulated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'emulare,' meaning 'to outdo, excel, or rival.'

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Trivia

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1. Emulating is the opposite of 'imitating' which means to copy something exactly.

2. The term 'emulate' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mimicry: The imitation of the behavior, speech, or appearance of someone or something, often with the intention of mocking or ridiculing.

2. Role Model: An individual who serves as an example or inspiration for others to follow.

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Quotes

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1. I started out "emulating" Chandler in that first book, maybe the first book and a half, because I was in my novitiate, and whenever I wasn't clear on what to do I would actively think about Chandler and what Marlow would have done.

   - Robert B. Parker et al.,{it}Colloquium on Crime{/it},1986

2. If you are talking to someone younger, do not condescend. If you are talking to someone older, back up feelings with facts and never be in such a rush to make your point that you forget the art of listening. And please, no one try to "emulate" the histrionic, discursive style of any talking heads you see on television.

   - William Norwich,{it}Vogue{/it},9 Sept. 2008

3. Although some schools are postponing new projects because of the faltering economy, others are forging ahead with plans to "emulate" freshman programs that have long existed at some of the nation's oldest colleges.

   - Jeninne Lee-St. John,{it}Time{/it},27 Oct. 2008

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Culture

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Emulating has been a common theme in literature, particularly in coming-of-age stories where a young character seeks to emulate a role model or mentor. It can also be seen in various art forms, such as portraiture, where artists strive to emulate the style of their predecessors.

How to Memorize "emulating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of trying to match or imitate someone or something. Imagine yourself in the role of the person you are emulating, observing their actions and speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emulating' with the idea of striving to be like someone or something. Think of examples in your own life where you have tried to emulate someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the phrase 'Emulate Me' to remember the meaning of the word.

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