🦜mimic

verb
/ˈmɪmɪk/

Meaning

To copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone or something.
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
imitating or copying; having the ability to imitate

Example Sentences

Children often mimic their parents' behavior.

The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.

The child has mimic behavior and copies everything his parents do.

Example Expressions

mimic someone’s style

Synonyms

imitate, copy, mock, emulate, impersonate, imitator, impersonator, copycat, impressionist, imitative, copying, imitating, emulating
Entry 1
imitate, copy, mock, emulate, impersonate
Entry 2
imitator, impersonator, copycat, impressionist
Entry 3
imitative, copying, imitating, emulating

Antonyms

originate, create, original, innovator, creator, authentic, genuine, unique
Entry 1
originate, create
Entry 2
original, innovator, creator
Entry 3
original, authentic, genuine, unique

Collocations

mimic behavior, mimic actions, mimic sounds, mimic style, talented mimic, voice mimic, animal mimic, perfect mimic, mimic ability, mimic skills, mimic performance
Entry 1
mimic behavior, mimic actions, mimic sounds, mimic style
Entry 2
talented mimic, voice mimic, animal mimic, perfect mimic
Entry 3
mimic behavior, mimic ability, mimic skills, mimic performance

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