Imitate /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Imitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Imitating

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.

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.

   This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And that sustained an imitated shield.

3. 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. (Biol.)