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imitate

UK/'imiteit/US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To copy or mimic someone's behavior, appearance, or style; to follow as a model

模仿,效仿,仿造

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
itto go, to walk
+
ateto make, having
=imitate
Root it still carries 29 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Young children tend to imitate their parents' behavior.

  • 2.

    The artist tried to imitate the style of the famous painter.

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