Imitate
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To copy or mimic someone's behaviour, appearance, or speech, or to produce a likeness of something.
“Children naturally imitate the adults around them as they learn social behaviour.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/
Syllables
im·i·tate
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Wordle
Four vowels including three Is, ends in -ATE, one of the most common Wordle verb endings
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, vowel-heavy, excellent for clearing a rack with too many Is, -ATE hook adds flexibility
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