Associations to the word «Imitate»

Wiktionary

IMITATE, verb. To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.
IMITATE, verb. To copy.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats