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Imitating
(gcide) | Imitate \Im"i*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imitated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Imitating.] [L. imitatus, p. p. of imitari to
imitate; of unknown origin. Cf. Image.]
1. To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or
strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.
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Despise wealth and imitate a dog. --Cowlay.
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2. To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character,
color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to
counterfeit; to copy.
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A place picked out by choice of best alive
The Nature's work by art can imitate. --Spenser.
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This hand appeared a shining sword to weild,
And that sustained an imitated shield. --Dryden.
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3. (Biol.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a
plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation,
or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage
thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one
in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates,
in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.
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