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imitated

IH-mih-tay-tihd
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Imitated (adj) means Made to look or seem like the real thing; simulated. Example: “The handbag was made of imitated leather.”

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Made to look or seem like the real thing; simulated.
"The handbag was made of imitated leather."

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In plain EnglishCopied or faked to resemble something genuine.

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What does “imitated” mean?
The word “imitated” means made to look or seem like the real thing; simulated. In plain terms, copied or faked to resemble something genuine.
How do you pronounce “imitated”?
“Imitated” is pronounced IH-mih-tay-tihd (/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “imitated” in a sentence?
Here is “imitated” used in a sentence: “The handbag was made of imitated leather.”
What part of speech is “imitated”?
“Imitated” is an adjective.