Synonyms of emulate

emulate

verb

ˈem-yə-ˌlāt 

1

as in to come (to)

to be the same in meaning or effect

what they offered at the new resort didn't begin to emulate the kind of pampering we were used to getting at the resort that closed down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• come (to)
• mean
• correspond (to)
• match
• amount (to)
• equal
• signify
• add up (to)
• approach
• suggest
• measure (up)
• denote
• meet
• touch
• rival
• spell
• import
• express
• smack (of)
• connote

2

as in to imitate

to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior

a pro athlete who has often said that children should emulate their parents—not him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitate
• copy
• mimic
• mock
• repeat
• ape
• mime
• perform
• echo
• parody
• play
• copycat
• ditto
• caricature
• impersonate
• lampoon
• burlesque
• reecho
• travesty
• pantomime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emulate

Buc-ee's is succeeding in getting customers to stay in its stores longer, something Dolly's and Wally's are trying to emulate. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Three strategies help employees turn challenging experiences into opportunities for resilience and professional growth, ultimately shaping them into better future leaders by learning what to emulate and what to avoid. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Byrd quips, adding that the next generation has emulated her work. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Crisscross elastic straps emulate the delicate presentation of real ballerina shoes. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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