emulate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/
Definition
emulate means to attempt to equal or be the same as. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to emulate in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will emulate before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to emulate.
How to Use emulate
- to emulate (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to emulate."
- emulate in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how emulate works in context."
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary