Imitated: meaning, definitions and examples
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imitated
[ ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪt ]
in art
To imitate means to copy the actions, appearance, or mannerisms of someone or something, especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He imitated his favorite actor's voice perfectly.
- She imitated the teacher's walk to make her friends laugh.
- The comedian imitated the president in his latest sketch.
in behavior
To imitate can also mean to behave like someone or something else in order to fit in or to learn from their actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The child imitated his older sibling's mannerisms.
- She imitated the way her boss handled difficult situations.
- The students imitated the behavior of their favorite athlete.
Translations
Translations of the word "imitated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imitado
🇮🇳 नकल किया हुआ
🇩🇪 nachgeahmt
🇮🇩 ditiru
🇺🇦 імітував
🇵🇱 imitowany
🇯🇵 模倣された
🇫🇷 imité
🇪🇸 imitado
🇹🇷 taklit edildi
🇰🇷 모방된
🇸🇦 مقلد
🇨🇿 napodobovaný
🇸🇰 napodobňovaný
🇨🇳 模仿的
🇸🇮 posneman
🇮🇸 hermt eftir
🇰🇿 еліктеген
🇬🇪 ნაქები
🇦🇿 təqlid edilmiş
🇲🇽 imitado
Word origin
The word 'imitate' comes from the Latin word 'imitatus', which means 'to copy, imitate'. The concept of imitation has been present in art and behavior since ancient times, with artists and individuals mimicking or emulating others to learn, entertain, or fit in with a group. The ability to imitate is a fundamental aspect of human behavior and has been studied in various fields such as psychology and sociology.
See also: imitating, imitative, imitatively.