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mimic
to copy a person, animal, or sound
Synonyms
- imitate
- copy
- impersonate
Antonyms
- originate
- invent
mimic in a sentence
The parrot could mimic the sound of the doorbell.
Ben mimicked the coach's throwing motion while practicing in the yard.
Where it comes from
From Greek mimikos 'imitative'
Memory hook
A mimic makes a matching motion or sound.
Read it in context
- The Missing Crown Arts