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imitate

[/ˈɪmɪteɪt/]
verb
imitar
1. to copy or reproduce the actions, appearance, or manner of someone or something
The child began to imitate his father's walking style.
A criança começou a imitar o estilo de caminhar de seu pai.
2. to mimic or do an impression of someone
She can imitate famous celebrities perfectly.
Ela consegue imitar celebridades famosas perfeitamente.
3. to create something that resembles or is modeled after something else
The artist imitated the style of the Renaissance masters.
O artista imitou o estilo dos mestres da Renascença.
NYC Slang
bite (to imitate or copy someone's style)
Synonyms
mimiccopyemulatereproducesimulateparody
Antonyms
originatecreateinnovate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imitar
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
imitar
standard usage, no regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

imitate to perfection
imitate someone's mannerisms
imitate life (art imitates life)
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