60
imitate(verb, support, action, take, act)
51
mimic(verb, support, action, act, keep)
41
copy(verb, support, action, take, act)
25
ape(verb, action, follow, copy, assume)
24
rival(verb, action, act, make, meet)
22
follow(verb, support, action, take, act)
22
echo(verb, action, act, get, follow)
19
mirror(verb, support, action, act, get)
19
take a leaf out of book(verb, expression, idiom, action, act)
16
mime(verb, action, follow, copy, assume)
15
compete(verb, meet, maintain, oppose, continue)
15
equal(verb, action, act, make, smooth)
14
simulate(verb, follow, copy, assume, counterfeit)
14
take as an example(verb, expression, idiom, support, action)
13
contend(verb, action, maintain, oppose, play)
13
vie(verb, action, meet, maintain, oppose)
12
compete with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, act)
10
portray(verb, action, get, follow, copy)
9
follow suit(verb, expression, idiom, support, take)
9
counterfeit(verb, follow, copy, assume, mock)
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