imitate

Definition

  • verb: to make or do something the same way as (something else)
  • verb: to follow as a pattern, model, or example
  • synonyms: counterfeit, copy, reproduce

Examples

  • Their competitors soon 'imitated' [='copied'] the idea.

  • Her style has been 'imitated' by many other writers.

  • She can 'imitate' the calls of many different birds.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And l pull over. We go in the bushes, we go in the bushes, but no, not in the car, dear. She's ''Oh, Bill, can l...'' Hold everything. l'll get you there. (imitates engine) So we pull up to the hospital. The Marx Brothers jump out: ''Whoo! Ha! Whoo-hoo, whoo-hoo!'' Put my wife in a wheelchair. (..)
    1983 Bill Cosby: Himself
  • (..) for being cool on the side. ''Only you understand me, toilet bowl. You're the only friend l have, my wonderful toilet bowl.'' Now, people keep coming to the door. (imitates door opening) ''Are you all right?'' And you say, ''Oh, yes. l'm always like this all the time. ''Just having a little picnic. (..)
    1983 Bill Cosby: Himself