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personate

Personate (verb) means to fraudulently portray another person; to impersonate.

verb
1
To fraudulently portray another person; to impersonate.
2
To portray a character (as in a play); to act.
3
To attribute personal characteristics to something; to personify.
4
To set forth in an unreal character; to disguise; to mask.
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Etymology

From Latin persōnātus.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of personate?

"personate" (verb) means to fraudulently portray another person; to impersonate.

What are the different meanings of personate?

"personate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To fraudulently portray another person; to impersonate; 2. To portray a character (as in a play); to act; 3. To attribute personal characteristics to something; to personify.

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