1. tried to equal or surpass someone or something by imitating their actions or qualities
Usage: past tense of emulate
2. reproduced the function or behavior of a different system or device
Usage: computing; past tense of emulate

Examples

• She emulated her older sister’s study habits.
• The young athlete emulated his hero’s training routine.
• Students emulated the teacher’s problem-solving approach.
• The software emulated the old gaming console perfectly.
• He emulated the leadership style of successful CEOs.
• The program emulated a vintage computer system.
• Many artists have emulated Picasso’s techniques.