Drum up and Mimic

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Drum up verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.

Usage example: anyone who drums up a better way of doing this tedious task will make a fortune

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Mimic is an antonym for drum up.

Mimic verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

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Drum up is an antonym for mimic.

Nearby Word: mimicry

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