imitated
ˈɪmɪteɪtɪd
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Definition of imitated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
imitationmimicked or followed as a model
  • Her imitated accent was almost indistinguishable from the native speakers.
copied emulated replicated
2.
replicationcopied or reproduced from something else
  • The painting was an imitated version of the original artwork.
copied duplicated replicated
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Origin of imitated

Latin, imitari (to copy) + -atus (past participle)

Terms with imitated included in their meaning

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model
something or someone to be imitated
feigned
imitated or pretended, not genuine
model
person or thing to be copied or imitated
copyright
copied or imitated without permission
imitation
copied or imitated from something else
humor
imitated in a humorous way
parody
parodied or imitated in a humorous way
imitation
imitated product made in China

Examples of imitated in a sentence

  • His imitated behavior was quite convincing.
  • The imitated sculpture looked just like the original.
  • She wore an imitated designer dress to the event.

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  1. French:imité, ...
  2. German:nachgeahmt, kopiert, ...
  3. Italian:imitato, copiato, ...
  4. Spanish:imitado, copiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:imitado, copiado, ...
  6. Chinese:模仿的, 复制的, ...
  7. Japanese:真似された, コピーされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَلَّد, مُسْتَنْسَخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּקֶה, מְחַקֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:имитированный, скопированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імітаційний, скопійований, ...
  12. Hindi:नकल किया हुआ, नक़ली, ...
imitate
ˈɪmɪˌteɪt

Definition of imitate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
pretendingpretend to be someone for fun
  • He can imitate his teacher perfectly.
copy emulate mimic
2.
copyingcopy someone's actions or style
  • She likes to imitate her favorite singer's style.
emulate mimic replicate
3.
modelingfollow as a model or pattern
  • Young players often imitate professional athletes.
copy emulate
4.
reproductionRaremake a reproduction of somethingRare
  • The artist can imitate famous paintings.
copy replicate
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Origin of imitate

Latin, imitari (to copy)

Examples of imitate in a sentence

  • The comedian can imitate various celebrities effortlessly.
  • Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
  • He tried to imitate the artist's unique painting technique.
  • Artists sometimes imitate the styles of famous painters.
  • He tried to imitate the sound of a barking dog.

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  1. French:imiter, reproduire, ...
  2. German:nachahmen, kopieren, ...
  3. Italian:imitare, copiare, ...
  4. Spanish:imitar, copiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:imitar, copiar, ...
  6. Chinese:模仿, 效仿, ...
  7. Japanese:ものまねをする, 模倣する, ...
  8. Arabic:قَلَّدَ, حَاكَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַקּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:имитировать, копировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вдавати, наслідувати, ...
  12. Hindi:नकल करना, कॉपी करना, ...
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