ape
US /eɪp/
UK /eɪp/

1.
imitar, simular
imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.
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He tends to ape his older brother's fashion sense.
Él tiende a imitar el sentido de la moda de su hermano mayor.
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Some artists merely ape the styles of their predecessors.
Algunos artistas simplemente imitan los estilos de sus predecesores.