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   mimic

   /ˈmɪmɪk/

   verb

   • 1. imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule: "she mimicked Eileen's pedantic voice" Similar imitatecopyimpersonatedo an impression oftake offdo an impersonation ofdoapecaricaturemockmake fun ofparodysatirizelampoonburlesquetravestyinformal:send upspoofarchaic:monkey
   • ▪ (of an animal or plant) resemble or imitate (another animal or plant) to deter predators or for camouflage: "wild potatoes mimic an aphid alarm signal" Similar resemblelook likehave/take on the appearance ofsimulatemirrorechoinformal:make like
   • ▪ (of a drug) replicate the physiological effects of (another substance): "the drug ephedrine mimics noradrenaline"
   • ▪ (of a disease) exhibit symptoms that bear a deceptive resemblance to those of (another disease): "bacterial meningitis can present with acute disturbance of behaviour which may closely mimic substance abuse"

   noun

   • 1. a person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way: "he has great ability as a mimic"
   • ▪ an animal or plant that mimics another: "how did these insects evolve to become such perfect mimics?"

   adjective

   • 1. imitative of something: "they were waging mimic war"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as noun and adjective): via Latin from Greek mimikos, from mimos ‘mime’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIMIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MIMIC definition: 1. to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of MIMIC is mime. How to use mimic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mimic.

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   Mimic definition: to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.. See examples of MIMIC used in a sentence.

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   A mimic is someone who is good at imitating others. A gifted mimic might be able to imitate one president after another just by minimally changing facial expression and manner of speaking. Mimic, related to mime ("an entertainer who performs using gestures not speech"), can be traced back to the Greek mimeisthai, "to imitate." Usually when you ...

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMIMIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   mimic in British English. (ˈmɪmɪk) verbWord forms: -ics, -icking, -icked(transitive) 1. to imitate (a person, a manner, etc), esp for satirical effect; ape. known mainly for his ability to mimic other singers. 2. to take on the appearance of; resemble closely. certain flies mimic wasps.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMIMIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MIMIC meaning: 1. to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmimic verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   mimic something (specialist or formal) to look or behave like something else synonym imitate. The robot was programmed to mimic a series of human movements. the creation of a vaccine that mimics the virus; Scientists have created a vaccine that mimics the virus. The computer model is able to mimic very closely the actions of a golfer.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › mimicMimic - definition of mimic by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression, and gesture: a girl who naturally mimics her older sister. b. To copy or imitate so as to ridicule; mock: always mimicking the boss. See Synonyms at imitate. 2.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › mimicmimic | meaning of mimic in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    mimic meaning, definition, what is mimic: to copy the way someone speaks or behave...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMIMIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    MIMIC definition: 1. to copy the way someone talks and behaves, usually to make people laugh: 2. to have the same…. Learn more.