English English Dictionary

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to imitate in English:

1. to mimic to mimic


He created the technology that allows you to mimic human expression.

English word "to imitate"(to mimic) occurs in sets:

Unit 1 - Communication (ANG <=> ANG)
8B Birth order+handout

2. forge


<forge a close relationship>
You forged my signature!
If you forge a signature, you'll do it illegally
Our countries forged an alliance.
a forged passport
During the 1970s, the US forged trade links with China. / She forged a new career as a poet and songwriter.
The painting was forged
They forged the horseshoes in the forge.
to forge a bond
If, like me, you're wearing a gold ring, it was forged in a supernova explosion.
A ​number of forged ​works of ​art have been ​sold as ​genuine.
The hand-forged hook projected from the head of the small tuna.
The accident forged a close bond between the two families.
forge check
that super highway, we’re going to forge through this really thick, dense

English word "to imitate"(forge) occurs in sets:

new opportunities - intermediate

3. to take off


What time is your flight due to take off?

English word "to imitate"(to take off) occurs in sets:

Phrasal Verbs

4. to emulate


Sometimes I try to emulate some heros form series.
He is a man I have always tried to emulate.

English word "to imitate"(to emulate) occurs in sets:

magiczny zestaw nr 3

5. copycat


Don't be a copycat.
Stop wearing the same clothes as I do, don't be such a copycat!
He bought the same gift as me. What a copycat!