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   Imitate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imitated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Imitating .] [L. imitatus, p. p. of imitari to imitate; of unknown origin.  Cf. Image.]
   To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.
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   Despise wealth and imitate a dog.
   Cowlay.
   
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   To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy.
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   A place picked out by choice of best alive
   The Nature's work by art can imitate.
   Spenser.
   
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   This hand appeared a shining sword to weild,
   And that sustained an imitated shield.
   Dryden.
   
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   (Biol.) 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.
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