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imitates (verb)

[/ˈɪmɪteɪts/]
verb
imita
1. to copy or reproduce the actions, appearance, or manner of someone or something
The child imitates her mother's walking style.
A criança imita o estilo de caminhar de sua mãe.
2. to mimic or perform in the style of another person, often for entertainment
The comedian imitates famous celebrities on stage.
O comediante imita celebridades famosas no palco.
3. to create a copy or replica that resembles the original
This fabric imitates leather very well.
Este tecido imita couro muito bem.
NYC Slang
bites (informal: to imitate or copy someone's style)
Synonyms
mimicscopiesemulatesreplicatesimpersonatesmirrors
Antonyms
originatescreatesinventsdiffers from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imita
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
imita
common in urban contexts
Portugal
imita
standard European Portuguese form

Related Idioms & Phrases

imitate to the letter (seguir à risca)
imitate nature (imitar a natureza)
imitate life (imitar a vida)
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