Word meaning
emulate
verb · EM-yuh-layt
What does emulate mean?
Emulate means to match or surpass, typically by imitation.
Emulate in a sentence
“Young players try to emulate their heroes' moves.”
Synonyms for emulate
- imitate
- copy
- follow
Where does emulate come from?
From Latin aemulari, "to rival."
How to remember emulate
- Say it out loud a few times: EM-yuh-layt.
- Write one sentence of your own using emulate, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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