imitate
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/verb
To copy someone or something; to use another as your model.
Example sentence
- “The parrot can imitate human speech.”
'Imitate' can be neutral or admiring; 'mimic' often suggests mockery.
Related words
immaculatePerfectly clean, or free from any flaw or mark.imaginativeFull of creativity; good at coming up with new and original ideas.immenseExtremely big; enormous in size or degree.illustriousFamous and greatly respected, especially because of outstanding achievements.immerseTo give all your attention to an activity; to become completely absorbed in something.illustrateTo make something clearer, often by giving examples or adding pictures.