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verb (v)

• reproduce someone's behavior or looks(verb.creation)

  Example:
  The mime imitated the passers-by.
  

  Synonym:
  copy, simulate
  

  source: wordnet30
• appear like, as in behavior or appearance(verb.stative)

  Example:
  Life imitate art.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make a reproduction or copy of(verb.creation)

  source: wordnet30
• To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.(verb)

  source: webster1913