mimic in Latin
mimic in Latin is gesticulor, imitor, imitō — mimic means to copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
mimic in Latin
gesticulor
(transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
imitor
(transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
imitō
(transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
What does "mimic" mean?
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verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
"He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back."
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verb To closely resemble something else, especially for camouflage or protection.
"Some harmless insects mimic the colouring of dangerous wasps."
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noun A person skilled at imitating other people's voices or behaviour.
"The comedian was a brilliant mimic of famous politicians."
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mimic in a sentence
- He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back.
- The parrot could mimic almost any sound it heard.
- Some harmless insects mimic the colouring of dangerous wasps.
- The comedian was a brilliant mimic of famous politicians.
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What is "mimic" in Latin?
"mimic" in Latin is gesticulor, imitor, imitō. mimic means: To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
How do you use "mimic" in a sentence?
Example: "He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back." In Latin, "mimic" is gesticulor, imitor, imitō.
Are there other ways to say "mimic" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "mimic": gesticulor, imitor, imitō.
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