simulate

/ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt/

borrowed from Latin simulātus, similātus, past participle of simulāre, similāre "to pretend, assume the appearance of by one's conduct, produce a fraudulent imitation of, imitate," derivative of similis "having characteristics in common, like"

verb

  1. to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate

  2. to make a simulation of (something, such as a physical system)

assume affect pretend simulate feign counterfeit sham mean to put on a false or deceptive appearance. assume often implies a justifiable motive rather than an intent to deceive. affect implies making a false show of possessing, using, or feeling.