English-Thai Dictionary

imitate

VT เลียนแบบ  ทำ ตามอย่าง  เอาอย่าง  ลอกแบบ  copy mimic lian-beab

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

IMITATE

v.t.[L. imitor; allied perhaps to Gr. similar, equal. ] 1. To follow in manners; to copy in form, color or quality. We imitate another in dress or manners; we imitate a statue, a painting, a sound, an action, when we make or do that which resembles it. We should seek the best models to imitate, and in morals and piety, it is our duty to imitate the example of our Savior. But as we cannot always make an exact similitude of the original, hence,
2. To attempt or endeavor to copy or resemble; as, to imitate the colors of the rainbow, or any of the beauties of nature. Cicero appears to have imitated the Greek orators.
3. To counterfeit.
This hand appear'd a shining sword to wield,
And that sustain'd an imitated shield.
4. To pursue the course of a composition, so as to use like images and examples.

 

IMITATED

pp. Followed; copied.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

IMITATE

Im "i *tate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Imitating. ]Etym: [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. Despise wealth and imitate a dog. Cowlay.

 

2. To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy. A place picked out by choice of best alive The Nature's work by art can imitate. Spenser. This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And that sustained an imitated shield. Dryden.

 

3. (Biol.)

 

Defn: 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.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

imitate

im i tate |ˈimiˌtāt ˈɪməˌteɪt | ▶verb take or follow as a model: his style was imitated by many other writers. • copy (a person's speech or mannerisms ), esp. for comic effect: she imitated my Scottish accent. • copy or simulate: synthetic fabrics can now imitate everything from silk to rubber. DERIVATIVES im i ta ble |ˈimitəbəl |adjective ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin imitat- ‘copied, ’ from the verb imitari; related to imago ‘image. ’

 

Oxford Dictionary

imitate

imi |tate |ˈɪmɪteɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] take or follow as a model: his style was imitated by many other writers. • copy (a person's speech or mannerisms ), especially for comic effect: she imitated my Scots accent. • copy or simulate: synthetic fabrics can now imitate everything from silk to rubber. DERIVATIVES imitable adjective ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin imitat- ‘copied ’, from the verb imitari; related to imago ‘image ’.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

imitate

imitate verb 1 other artists have imitated her style: emulate, copy, model oneself on, follow, echo, parrot; informal rip off, knock off, pirate. 2 at one point in the show he imitated a guy in the front row: mimic, do an impression of, impersonate, ape; parody, caricature, burlesque, travesty; informal take off, send up, make like, mock; formal personate. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD imitate, ape, copy, impersonate, mimic, mock A young girl might imitate her mother by answering the phone in exactly the same tone of voice, while a teenager who deliberately imitates the way her mother talks for the purpose of irritating her would more accurately be said to mimic her. Imitate implies following something as an example or model (he imitated the playing style of his music teacher ), while mimic suggests imitating someone's mannerisms for fun or ridicule (they liked to mimic the teacher's southern drawl ). To copy is to imitate or reproduce something as closely as possible (he copied the style of dress and speech used by the other gang members ). When someone assumes another person's appearance or mannerisms, sometimes for the purpose of perpetrating a fraud, he or she is said to impersonate (arrested for impersonating a police officer; a comedian well known for impersonating political figures ). Ape and mock both imply an unflattering imitation. Someone who mimics in a contemptuous way is said to ape (he entertained everyone in the office by aping the boss's phone conversations with his wife ), while someone who imitates with the intention of belittling or irritating is said to mock (the students openly mocked their teacher's attempt to have a serious discussion about sex ).These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

imitate

imitate verb 1 it was quite acceptable for artists to imitate other artists: emulate, copy, take as a model, model oneself on, take as a pattern, pattern oneself on /after, follow the example of, take as an example, take as a role model, take after, follow, follow in someone's steps /footsteps; echo, parrot; follow suit, take a leaf out of someone's book; informal rip off. 2 he was a splendid mimic, and loved to imitate Winston Churchill: mimic, do an impression of, impersonate, ape; parody, caricature, burlesque, travesty, mock; masquerade as, pose as, pass oneself off as; informal take off, send up, spoof, do; N. Amer. informal make like; archaic monkey; rare personate. 3 the tombs imitated houses: resemble, look like, be like, simulate; match, echo, mirror; bring to mind, remind one of.

 

French Dictionary

imitateur

imitateur , trice n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Personne qui imite autrui. : Jean-Guy Moreau est un excellent imitateur.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

imitate

im i tate /ɪ́mɪtèɪt / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 動詞 ～s /-ts /; ～d /-ɪd /; -tating 他動詞 1 〈人が 〉〈考え方 行動など 〉を見習う, 模範とする ▸ We should imitate the wise .我々は賢人を見習うべきだ 2 〈人などが 〉〈話し方 [鳴き方 ]しぐさなど 〉を (ふざけて )まねる ; … の物まねをする (mimic )▸ A parrot imitates human speech .オウムは人の言葉をまねる 3 〈物が 〉〈物 〉に似せて作られる, 〈人が 〉〈物 〉を模造 [偽造 ]する ▸ fabrics that imitate leather 皮革模造品