1. copies the behavior, speech, or actions of someone or something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘imitate’
2. reproduces or copies the appearance, sound, or characteristics of something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘imitate’

Examples

• The child imitates her mother’s gestures perfectly.
• He imitates famous actors in his comedy routine.
• The parrot imitates human speech remarkably well.
• This fabric imitates the texture of silk.
• The student imitates the teacher’s pronunciation.
• The artificial flower imitates a real rose.
• She imitates her older sister’s style of dress.