Verbs for Replication and Imitation

to create something that is exactly like something else

She copied the document to share it with her colleagues.

to make an exact copy of something

They replicated the design of the antique chair using modern materials and techniques.

to create an identical copy or copies of something

The office assistant duplicated the important documents for distribution.

to take and use the work, words or ideas of someone else without referencing them

The student was accused of plagiarizing a passage from an online article in his research paper without citing the source.

a small bed with high sides designed for an infant

The baby slept soundly in her crib.

(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

Animals reproduce by giving birth to or laying eggs that hatch into offspring.

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying.

to create an exact genetic copy of an organism or replicate something closely

Scientists successfully cloned the sheep "Dolly" from an adult cell.

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

Children often imitate their parents' mannerisms and speech patterns.

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

The actor was able to impersonate the famous politician so convincingly that even close associates were fooled.

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

The new artist tried to mimic the brush strokes and color palette of the famous painter.

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

The young athlete aspired to emulate the achievements of their Olympic hero.

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes.

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

The comedian burlesqued the president's speech, eliciting laughter from the audience.

to create a humorous imitation of something, often to mock or satirize it

The comedy show often spoofs popular TV commercials.

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

The zoo has a new exhibit featuring various species of apes, including chimpanzees and gorillas.

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

The counterfeit watch was identified as fake, lacking the quality and craftsmanship of the genuine product.

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

The artist hired a model to sit for a portrait, capturing the subject's unique features and expressions.