simulate

Definition

  • verb: to look, feel, or behave like (something)
  • verb: to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive
  • synonyms: imitate, act, act a part

Examples

  • 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.

Movie quotes

  • (..) that was stored in the car. Yeah, which would explain the lack of striations. A simple yet elegant thesis. Now, the mist simulates a light rain. Because water is needed to ignite the magnesium. And although the magnesium can be (..)
    2010 TvShow: Bones Title: The Twisted Bones in the Melted Truck Season: 6 Episode 8
  • (..) blocked every time. By the Cradle. The Cradle can't influence the Mesa's infrastructure. It's just the hosts' backups. It can simulate park narratives but it can't influence the other systems. Well, look at this. The Cradle's interfaced with nearly every discrete system (..)
    2018 TvShow: Westworld Title: Phase Space Season: 2 Episode 6
  • (..) - We'll need a subject. - Mr. Kinney. - Yes, sir. - Will you give us a hand? - Yes, sir. Mr. Kinney will help us simulate a typical arrest and disarming procedure. Mr. Kinney, use your gun in a threatening manner. - Point it at ED . - Yes, sir. (..)
    1987 RoboCop