imitating

im-i-tat-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Copying or reproducing someone's behavior, speech, or actions.

  2. 2.

    Making a copy or reproduction of something.

  3. 3.

    Following as a model or example.

Related words

Antonyms: innovating, originating
See also: imitate, imitates, imitation
Synonyms: copying, emulating, mimicking

Etymology

From Latin imitari ("to copy, portray, imitate"). The "-ing" suffix marks the present participle in English.