Synonyms for

Imitating

Verb / ˈɪmʌˌteɪtɪŋ / Another word for imitating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Imitating means copying or mimicking someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

imitate copy simulate copying mimicking emulating echoing repeating mirroring duplicating replicating following parroting aping impersonating counterfeiting matching cloning simulating mimicry reproduction reduplication reflection

Synonyms by register

Formal

emulating replicating mimicking duplicating

Informal

copying faking parroting aping

Literary

echoing mirroring counterfeiting

Antonyms

original inventing creating originating innovating pioneering

Common collocations

  • imitating a voice
  • imitating a style
  • imitating a person
  • imitating a sound
  • imitating behavior
  • imitating art
  • imitating nature

Word family

noun imitation
verb imitate
adjective imitative
adverb imitatively

Usage note

While 'imitating' can refer to skillful replication, it can also imply a lack of originality or a superficial copy. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. He was imitating his favorite superhero.
  2. She was imitating her mom's cooking.
  3. The parrot was imitating the sound of the doorbell.
  4. The baby was imitating the dog's bark.
  5. The actor was imitating the politician's speech.

Quotes

  • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
  • Imitation is suicide.
  • Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but clones kind of make it redundant.

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