| 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 |
| Notes: | emulate means to strive to equal, excel, or match by imitating; imitate means to reproduce or copy someone's behavior or looks |
| Main Entry: | rival |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | oppose; be a match for |
Synonyms: |
amount, approach, approximate, bear comparison with, come near to, come up to, compare with, compete, contend, contest, correspond, emulate, equal, go after, go for, jockey for position, match, measure up to, meet, near, partake, resemble, rivalize, scramble for, seek to displace, tie, touch, vie with |
Antonyms: |
aid, assist, cooperate, help, support |