Definition of Simulate in English :

Define Simulate in English

Simulate meaning in English

Meaning of Simulate in English

Pronunciation of Simulate in English

Simulate pronunciation in English

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Simulate

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Verb

1. copy, imitate, simulate

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

Example Sentences:
'The mime imitated the passers-by'
'Children often copy their parents or older siblings'

2. model, simulate

create a representation or model of

Example Sentences:
'The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights'

3. assume, feign, sham, simulate

make a pretence of

Example Sentences:
'She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger'
'he feigned sleep'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Simulate

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verb (ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt ) (transitive)
1. 
to make a pretence of; feign
to simulate anxiety
2. 
to reproduce the conditions of (a situation, etc), as in carrying out an experiment
to simulate weightlessness
3. 
to assume or have the appearance of; imitate
adjective (ˈsɪmjʊlɪt , -ˌleɪt)
4. archaic
assumed or simulated

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Simulate

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsimuˌlated or ˈsimuˌlating
1. 
to give a false indication or appearance of; pretend; feign
to simulate an interest
2. 
to have or take on the external appearance of; look or act like
an insect simulating a twig
3. 
to achieve or imitate the characteristics or effect of
to simulate the feel of fine leather
4. 
to use computer simulation to represent (a system, physical process, etc.)
adjective
5.  Archaic
pretended; mock

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Simulate

see synonyms of simulate
tr.v. sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing, sim·u·lates
1.
a. To have or take on the appearance, sound, or character of; imitate: music meant to simulate a snowstorm. See Synonyms at imitate.
b. To make in imitation of or as a substitute for: simulate leather.
2. To make a pretense of; feign: simulate interest.
3. To create a representation or model of (a physical system or particular situation, for example).

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