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1 definition found 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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