Ape
Ape verb - To use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior.
Usage example: was caught aping the substitute teacher's thick accent
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Synonyms for Ape
Copy
Copy verb - To use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior.
Usage example: she shamelessly copies her idol's hairstyle and fashion choices
Ape is a synonym for copy in imitate topic. You can use "Ape" instead the word "Copy" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as mimic, mime. popular alternative
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How words are described
| human | human ape | human copy |
| old | old ape | old copy |
| good | good ape | good copy |
| female | female ape | female copy |
| Other adjectives: complete, single, actual, real, evil, dark, main, mechanical, last, giant. | ||
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