| Main Entry: |
emulate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
copy the actions of |
Synonyms: |
challenge,
compete, compete with,
contend, contend with,
ditto*, do like,
do*,
follow, follow in footsteps, follow suit, follow the example of, go like,
imitate, make like,
mimic,
mirror, outvie, pattern after,
rival, rivalize, take after, vie with
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| Notes: |
emulate means to strive to equal, excel, or match by imitating; imitate means to reproduce or copy someone's behavior or looks |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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