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- [im-i-teyt]
- /ˈɪm ɪˌteɪt/
- /ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-i-teyt]
- /ˈɪm ɪˌteɪt/
Definitions of imitator word
- verb with object imitator to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother. 1
- verb with object imitator to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back. 1
- verb with object imitator to make a copy of; reproduce closely. 1
- verb with object imitator to have or assume the appearance of; simulate; resemble. 1
- noun imitator A person who copies the behavior or actions of another. 1
- noun imitator person who copies sb else 1
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Origin of imitator
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin imitātus past participle of imitārī to copy, presumably a frequentative akin to the base of imāgō image
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Parts of speech for Imitator
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imitator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
imitator usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imitator
noun imitator
- impersonator — a person who pretends to be another.
- follower — a person or thing that follows.
- echo — a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
- mimic — to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
- mime — the art or technique of portraying a character, mood, idea, or narration by gestures and bodily movements; pantomime.
Antonyms for imitator
noun imitator
- original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
Top questions with imitator
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