Definitions

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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They may even want to emulate the boss to curry favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He also hinted that his side could look to emulate the French side's style of play in the future.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Or at least they’re trying to, courtesy of the influencers who emulate a similar aura across their social media platforms.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Since last season, when he changed his windup to briefly emulate Koufax’s arms going above his head, he has a 12-3 record.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

If we were truly going to emulate the Freedom Riders, then our writing must transcend the walls of Room 203 and our individual plights and become a universal message.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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