The wall surface is made to 'simulate' stone. = The wall surface 'simulates' stone.
The material 'simulates' [='imitates'] the look and feel of real fur.
The model will be used to 'simulate' the effects of an earthquake.
(..) ...lightning will strike the clock tower, electrifying the cable... ...and sending you back to . DOC: All right, now. Watch this. You wind up the car and release it. I'll simulate the lightning. Ready. Set. Release. MARTY: You're instilling me with a lot of confidence. (..)1985 Back to the Future