emulate
US /ˈem.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈem.jə.leɪt/

1.
emuleren, evenaren, imiteren
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
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She tried to emulate her favorite singer's vocal style.
Ze probeerde de zangstijl van haar favoriete zangeres te evenaren.
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Many young athletes aspire to emulate their sports heroes.
Veel jonge atleten streven ernaar hun sporthelden te evenaren.