Imitating
ˈɪmɪteɪtɪŋ
Definitions
To take or follow as a model; copy the actions, sounds, etc., of.
ˈɪmɪteɪt
To copy or simulate someone or something.
The parrot was imitating the sounds of the telephone.
💡 Simply: Think of it like playing dress-up or doing a copycat version of something. If you're imitating someone, you're trying to be like them or do what they do. Like when you mimic your favorite actor's voice or actions!
👶 For kids: To do what someone else does or to be like something else. Like when you copy your friend's hairstyle!
More Examples
She is good at imitating famous singers.
He learned to play the guitar by imitating his favorite musicians.
How It's Used
"The artist was imitating the style of Van Gogh."
"Children often imitate their parents."
Idioms & expressions
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Copying someone or something is a compliment or shows admiration.
"While they're copying my designs, I try to remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
From Latin *imitari* meaning 'to copy, represent, or portray'. It entered English in the 14th century.
The word 'imitate' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to the act of copying or representing something. Shakespeare frequently used the word.
Memory tip
Imagine a mime trying to imitate another person's actions.
Word Origin
"to copy, represent, portray"