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Meaning of imitated
The primary meaning of "imitated" is to copy or reproduce someone or something.
Etymology of imitated
The word "imitated" comes from the Latin "imitatus", which is the past participle of "imitari", meaning "to follow" or "to copy".
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of copying or reproducing something.
Synonyms
mimicked
copied
replicated
duplicated
reproduced
simulated
emulated
mirrored
parodied
satirized
caricatured
impersonated
simulated
forged
faked
counterfeited
aped
parroted
echoed
repeated
reenacted
re-created
rehashed
reworked
revamped
renewed
rebooted
recreated
redid
Definitions
- Imitated means to follow or reproduce someone's behavior, speech, or style, often in order to entertain, deceive, or show admiration.
- * It can also refer to the act of making a copy of something, such as a work of art, a product, or an idea.
Usage Examples
- The comedian imitated the president's voice and mannerisms in his sketch.
- * The artist imitated the style of the great masters in her paintings.
- * The company imitated the successful business model of their competitor.
Antonyms
originated
created
invented
innovated
pioneered
initiated
founded
established
started
began
devised
developed
formulated
conceived
generated
produced
founded
initiated
sparked
spearheaded
innovated
revolutionized
transformed