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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Imitate \Im"i*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imitated}; p. pr &
vb n. {Imitating}.] [L. imitatus p. p. of imitari to
imitate; of unknown origin. Cf {Image}.]
1. To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or
strive to copy, in acts manners etc
Despise wealth and imitate a dog. --Cowlay.
2. To produce a semblance or likeness of in form character,
color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like to
counterfeit; to copy.
A place picked out by choice of best alive The
Nature's work by art can imitate. --Spenser.
This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And
that sustained an imitated shield. --Dryden.
3. (Biol.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a
plant, or inanimate object) in form color, ornamentation,
or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage
thereby; sa when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one
in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates,
in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.
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