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imitate
(encz) | imitate,napodobovat |
Imitate
(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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imitate
(wn) | imitate
v 1: reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated
the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or
older siblings" [syn: imitate, copy, simulate]
2: appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate art"
3: make a reproduction or copy of |
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delimitate
(encz) | delimitate,vymezit v: Zdeněk Brož |
imitated
(encz) | imitated,imitovaný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
delimitate
(gcide) | delimitate \delimitate\ v.
1. to determine the essential quality of.
Syn: specify, define, delineate, delimit.
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2. to set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something.
Syn: demarcate, delimit.
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Imitate
(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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Imitated
(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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Limitate
(gcide) | Limitate \Lim"i*tate\ (l[i^]m"[i^]*t[asl]t), a. [L. limitatus,
p. p. of limitare to limit. See Limit, v. t. ]
Bounded by a distinct line.
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delimitate
(wn) | delimitate
v 1: determine the essential quality of [syn: specify,
define, delineate, delimit, delimitate]
2: set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something [syn:
demarcate, delimit, delimitate] |
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