emulate

[em-yuh-leyt, em-yuh-lit] / ˈɛm yəˌleɪt, ˈɛm yə lɪt /

VERB

copy the actions of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

follow suit imitate mimic mirror

STRONG

challenge compete contend ditto do follow outvie rival

WEAK

compete with contend with do like follow in footsteps follow the example of go like make like pattern after rivalize take after vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

neglect

Example Sentences

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"And we have a long history and a long relationship. I've known Nick since I was 12 or 13 years old. So to emulate one of his amazing achievements is very, very special."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They could emulate Tottenham by winning the competition and finishing in the bottom half of the table.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If Nvidia can emulate that, shareholders will be rewarded, even though it’s not quite the explosive gains of yesteryear.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Long-maligned communities seek heroes to emulate, to draw hope from, to hang on their walls and share their quotes on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Lord Tywin was oft quiet in council, preferring to listen before he spoke, a habit Tyrion himself tried to emulate.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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