emulate

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emulate

(verb)

Meaning

to match or imitate someone

Example

"To excel in her studies, Mia aimed to emulate her older sister's dedication."

Synonyms

imitatemimiccopy

Antonyms

neglectdisregard

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'aemulari', meaning to strive to equal.
Related word forms
  • verb: emulated
  • noun: emulation

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