mimic (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪmɪk/
Definition
To imitate someone's speech, expression, or mannerisms, especially for comic effect.
Examples
He loved to mimic his teachers, much to the amusement of his classmates.
The comedian was brilliant at mimicking famous politicians.
She could mimic accents so well that people often thought she was from that region.
How to Use mimic
- mimic someone (prepositional phrase)
- To imitate a specific person. — "The child began to mimic her mother's every move."
- mimic something (prepositional phrase)
- To imitate a specific thing or action. — "The software can mimic the functionality of the older system."
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