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Verbs of Managing Information and Objects - Verbs for Replication and Imitation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to replication and imitation such as "duplicate", "mimic", and "impersonate".

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Categorized English Verbs of Managing Information and Objects
to copy
to copy
[Verb]

to create something that is exactly like something else

Ex: The designer copied the style from the original design for the new collection .
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to replicate

to make an exact copy of something

Ex: They replicated the old map to preserve its details and historical significance .
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to duplicate

to create an identical copy or copies of something

Ex: The manufacturer duplicated the prototype to send samples to potential clients .
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to plagiarize

to take and use the work, words or ideas of someone else without referencing them

Ex: The politician faced public backlash for plagiarizing speeches from other political figures without attribution .
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to crib
to crib
[Verb]

to copy intellectual material without permission or proper attribution

Ex: The company faced a lawsuit for cribbing design elements from a smaller competitor 's product .
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to reproduce

to create a copy of something

Ex: She reproduced the family recipe for chocolate cake perfectly .
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to run off

to produce copies of a document or image typically using a photocopier or printer

Ex: He ran a stack of resumes off to send out for job applications.
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to clone
to clone
[Verb]

to create an exact genetic copy of an organism or replicate something closely

Ex: The scientist explained how bacteria can clone themselves rapidly .
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to imitate

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

Ex: The actor imitated the character 's gestures perfectly during the performance .
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to impersonate

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

Ex: He would often impersonate his teachers at school , mimicking their voices and gestures for fun .
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to mimic
to mimic
[Verb]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

Ex: The fashion designer decided to mimic the trends of the 1960s in her latest collection .
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to emulate

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

Ex: The team emulated the winning strategies of their competitors in the tournament .
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to simulate

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Ex: The medical students practiced on a mannequin that simulates human responses during surgery .
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to burlesque

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

Ex: The TV show burlesques reality TV conventions , poking fun at the genre 's clichés .
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to spoof
to spoof
[Verb]

to create a humorous imitation of something, often to mock or satirize it

Ex: The online video spoofed viral internet challenges , adding ridiculous twists and stunts .
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to ape
to ape
[Verb]

to copy someone or something in every detail without thinking critically

Ex: The parrot apes the sounds and words it hears from its owners .
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to fake
to fake
[Verb]

to copy something original in order to mislead others

Ex: The scammer faked the letter to trick the victim .
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to model
to model
[Verb]

to create a smaller representation of something using wood, etc.

Ex: The sculptor frequently models miniature versions of famous landmarks .
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