imitar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ape noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
- channel noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
- copy noun A duplicate of something original.
- imitate verb To copy the actions, style, or appearance of someone or something.
- impersonate verb To pretend to be someone else, often to deceive or entertain.
- mimic verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
- mock verb To make fun of someone, often by imitating them; to ridicule.
Senses
imitar is used for these senses in English:
- ape (transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.
- bite someone's style To emulate, copy, imitate
- channel (transitive, of a spirit, as of a dead person) To serve as a medium for.
- copy (transitive) To imitate.
- follow suit (idiomatic) To follow an example; to imitate or copy the actions of another.
- imitate To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.
- impersonate (transitive) To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of, especially when there is an intent to deceive.
- mimic (transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
ape — full definition
- noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
- verb To copy or imitate someone or something, often badly.
channel — full definition
- noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
- noun A specific radio or television frequency, or a station broadcasting on it.
- noun A means or route by which something (information, goods, communication) is transmitted.
- noun A dedicated space for online conversation on a topic, such as on a messaging platform.
- verb To direct something along a particular path or toward a particular use.