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What does imitate mean?

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Verb
  1. To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.
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The paperback cover is unevenly laminated to imitate broken glass, but so convincingly that the book looks damaged.
At that time as well, the Alcora factory began to imitate the jasperware made by Wedgwood.
I was able to imitate the moulding's finish by base coating the wood with red acrylic paint, then applying a coat of black semi-gloss paint.
Specialty vocal calls imitate sounds that dominant gobblers make, such as spitting, drumming and fighting purrs.
It describes the way the lower castes tend to imitate the customs and rituals of the upper layers in order to gain social respectability.
Given this me-too drive to imitate and adore, why are celebrity flame-outs and meltdowns so fascinating?

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