Imitate and Replicate

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Imitate

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

Usage example: imitating someone's stutter and laughing at them is a cruel thing to do

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Replicate is a synonym for imitate in same topic. In some cases you can use "Replicate" instead a verb "Imitate", when it comes to topics like pretend to be. popular alternative

Nearby Words: imitation, imitated, imitative, imitator, imitating

Replicate

Replicate verb - To make an exact likeness of.

Usage example: replicated the famous painting in our art class

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Synonyms for Replicate

Imitate is a synonym for replicate in same topic. You can use "Imitate" instead a verb "Replicate", if it concerns topics such as copy. popular alternative

Nearby Words: replica, replication, replicated, replicating, replicator

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Common collocations

ability	imitate ability	replicate ability
power	imitate power	replicate power
move	imitate move	replicate move
people	imitate people	replicate people
Other words: sound, style, look, appearance, form, scene, effect, characters, effects, accent, voice, behavior, powers, abilities, movements.

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