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emular
[ɪˈmjuːlər / ˈɛmjʊleɪt]
verb
emular
1.
to strive to equal or excel; to imitate with the intent to equal or surpass
She tried to emulate her mentor's success.
Ela tentou emular o sucesso de seu mentor.
2.
to reproduce or copy the function of a system or device
The software can emulate different operating systems.
O software pode emular diferentes sistemas operacionais.
3.
to match or equal in performance or achievement
Few athletes can emulate his athletic prowess.
Poucos atletas conseguem emular sua destreza atlética.
Synonyms
imitate
mimic
copy
replicate
simulate
Antonyms
diverge
differ
distinguish
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
emular
standard usage in both computing and general contexts
Portugal
emular
standard usage; also used in technical contexts
General
imitar
alternative synonym with slightly different connotation
Related Idioms & Phrases
emulate someone's footsteps - seguir os passos de alguém
emulate success - tentar alcançar sucesso
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