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Definition mimic in British English

mimic verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈmɪmɪk/
1

to copy someone's voice, behaviour, or appearance, especially in order to make people laugh or to make someone feel annoyed or embarrassed

Synonyms and related words
pose as mimic ape
2

to behave or work in the same way as something else

Example

computers with the ability to mimic human intelligence

Synonyms and related words
imitate copy mimic match correspond amount to
3

if a plant or animal mimics another plant or animal or mimics something in its environment, it makes itself look like it in order to be less noticeable to its enemies

Synonyms and related words
beach bite bite bear bear fruit bloom
Definition mimic in British English