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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

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2

to behave or work in the same way as something else

Example

computers with the ability to mimic human intelligence

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

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Definition mimic in British English