verb (used with object), im·i·tat·ed, im·i·tat·ing. to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother. to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back. to make a copy of; reproduce closely.

Is imitation a verb or adjective?

Use the adjective imitation to describe an object that pretends to be something else. Imitation paintings can be so real looking that it's hard to tell the fake from the genuine article.

What is the verb of imitation?

transitive verb. 1 : to follow as a pattern, model, or example. 2 : mimic, counterfeit can imitate his father's booming voice. 3 : to be or appear like : resemble.