emulate
1. [ verb ] strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
Synonyms: copy
Examples:

"He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"

Related terms: endeavor imitate imitate emulation
2. [ verb ] (computer science) imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software; in computer science
Related terms: imitate imitate computer_science
3. [ verb ] compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with
Examples:

"This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"

Related terms: compete emulation
Similar spelling:   emulator
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