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Definition imitate in British English

imitate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/
1

to copy something

Example

Italian ice cream is imitated all over the world.

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2

to copy someone's actions, words, or behaviour, often in order to make people laugh

Example

'Stop that, now!' he said, imitating his father.

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Definition imitate in British English