<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother.</li><li>to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back.</li><li>Synonyms: mock, ape</li><li>to make a copy of; reproduce closely.</li><li>to have or assume the appearance of; simulate; resemble.</li></ul>