ape
US /eɪp/
UK /eɪp/

1.
imitar, macaco
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.
Ele tende a imitar o senso de moda do irmão mais velho.
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Some artists merely ape the styles of their predecessors.
Alguns artistas meramente imitam os estilos de seus predecessores.