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Definition of imitating - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
behavioran act or example of copying someone or something
- His imitating of the teacher made everyone laugh.
Adjective
1.
similaritycopying or resembling something else
- The imitating parrot amused everyone with its antics.
2.
appearancemade to look like something else
- The imitating jewelry looked like real gold.
3.
- His imitating voice made everyone laugh.
Origin of imitating
Latin, imitari (to copy)
Terms with imitating included in their meaning
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animal sounds
imitating the sound of a duck
modern gadgets
using or imitating the newest digital methods
imitation
process of imitating a real situation
show
staged professional entertainment imitating competitive grappling matches
imitation
imitating or replicating another object or action
imitative
not original, imitating other works
theatrical
imitating reality, used in plays or films
imitation
imitating someone or something
imitation
imitating or resembling closely
imitation
work imitating another with humor or satire
bird traits
resembling or imitating a parrot
imitation
learning by observing and imitating others
art
imitating or resembling another style or idea
art
artistic work imitating another respectfully
mimicry
imitating actions without understanding them
stationery
stiff sheet imitating animal hide, usually creamy to tan
imitating style
made or done in the style of something else
acting
imitating someone's behavior or appearance
imitation
act of imitating someone or something
humorous
imitating in a humorous way
music
group or show imitating a famous band or artist
hunting
device imitating animal sounds
expression
noise imitating a fart to express contempt
performance
imitating or representing action without words
Examples of imitating in a sentence
The coach discouraged imitating of professional swings without proper training. The imitating monkey fooled the visitors at the zoo. Her imitating behavior was uncanny and amusing. The imitating leather was hard to distinguish from the real thing. Imitating wood panels gave the room a rustic feel. The imitating gestures were part of his comedy act.
Her imitating expressions amused the entire audience.
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- French:imitation, imitant, ...
- German:Nachahmen, nachahmend, ...
- Italian:imitazione, simile, ...
- Spanish:imitación, imitador, ...
- Portuguese:imitação, imitador, ...
- Chinese:模仿, 模仿的, ...
- Japanese:ものまね, 真似をする, ...
- Arabic:تَقْلِيد, مُقَلِّد, ...
- Hebrew:חִיקּוּי, מְחַקֶּה, ...
- Russian:подражание, подражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:наслідування, імітаційний, ...
- Hindi:अनुकरण, नकलची, ...
Definition of imitate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
pretendingpretend to be someone for fun
- He can imitate his teacher perfectly.
2.
copyingcopy someone's actions or style
- She likes to imitate her favorite singer's style.
3.
modelingfollow as a model or pattern
- Young players often imitate professional athletes.
4.
reproductionRare make a reproduction of somethingRare
- The artist can imitate famous paintings.
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.
View all translations of imitate
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- French:imiter, reproduire, ...
- German:nachahmen, kopieren, ...
- Italian:imitare, copiare, ...
- Spanish:imitar, copiar, ...
- Portuguese:imitar, copiar, ...
- Chinese:模仿, 效仿, ...
- Japanese:ものまねをする, 模倣する, ...
- Arabic:قَلَّدَ, حَاكَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַקּוֹת, ...
- Russian:имитировать, копировать, ...
- Ukrainian:вдавати, наслідувати, ...
- Hindi:नकल करना, कॉपी करना, ...
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