What is the meaning of imitate?

verb

  • Reproduce someone's behavior or looks.
    • usage: "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
  • Appear like, as in behavior or appearance.
    • usage: "Life imitate art"
  • Make a reproduction or copy of. .
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