01 v. t. To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.
imp. & p. p.
Imitated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Imitating
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To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.“Despise wealth and imitate a dog.” — Cowlay.
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To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy.“A place picked out by choice of best alive The Nature's work by art can imitate.” — Spenser.“This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And that sustained an imitated shield.” — Dryden.
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To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.(Biol.)