imitate
US /ˈɪm.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈɪm.ə.teɪt/
1.
imitar, copiar
take or follow as a model
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Many young artists imitate their favorite painters.
Muitos jovens artistas imitam seus pintores favoritos.
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Children often imitate the behavior of their parents.
As crianças frequentemente imitam o comportamento de seus pais.
2.
imitar, simular
copy or simulate the appearance, sound, or actions of
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The comedian could perfectly imitate the president's voice.
O comediante conseguia imitar perfeitamente a voz do presidente.
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The robot was programmed to imitate human movements.
O robô foi programado para imitar movimentos humanos.