mimic

/ˈmi-mik/

noun

  1. mime

  2. one that mimics

She's a talented mimic.

adjective

  1. imitative

  2. imitation, mock

  3. of or relating to mime or mimicry

a mimic battle

verb

  1. to imitate closely : ape

  2. to ridicule by imitation

  3. simulate

He mimicked her accent.

copy imitate mimic ape mock mean to make something so that it resembles an existing thing. copy suggests duplicating an original as nearly as possible. imitate suggests following a model or a pattern but may allow for some variation.