imitate

Meanings

• Verb

  To copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone else.

  - "She imitates her sister's accent."
  - "The actor imitates the president's speech."

• Verb

  To create a work of art, literature, or music that is a copy of an original.

  - "The artist is known for imitating famous paintings."
  - "The novel is a clever imitation of a classic work."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪmɪteɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

create

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imitate
replicate , plicate , plicateate , recreate

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Variants

List of all variants of imitate that leads to same result
imitate , imitated , imitates , imitating , imitator , imitators

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Forms

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imitated, imitating, imitates

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make like,' from the Latin word 'imitari,' which comes from 'im-' meaning 'in' or 'at' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'imitate' is derived from the Latin word 'imitari,' which means 'to make like' or 'to make an image of'.

2. In ancient Greece, imitation was considered a fundamental aspect of artistic and intellectual development.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plagiarism: The act of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

2. Mimesis: An ancient Greek concept of imitation or representation of reality in art.

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Culture

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In literature, imitation is a common literary device used to pay homage to great works or authors. In art, it can be seen as a form of flattery or imitation can be used to criticize or satirize the original work. In music, imitation can be seen as a form of inspiration or plagiarism.

How to Memorize "imitate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'imitate' and imagine yourself copying someone else's actions or creating a work of art that is a copy of an original.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imitate' with the idea of copying or replicating something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'imitate' with the word 'replicate' or 'copy'.

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