Word Frequency
emulate (ˈɛmjʊˌleɪt
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Definitions
verb
- to attempt to equal or surpass, esp by imitation
- to rival or compete with
- to make one computer behave like (another different type of computer) so that the imitating system can operate on the same data and execute the same programs as the imitated system
Derived Forms
ˈemulative adjectiveˈemulatively adverb
ˈemuˌlator noun
Word Origin
C16: from Latin aemulārī, from aemulus competing with; probably related to imitārī to imitateTranslations for 'emulate'
- British English: emulate If you emulate something or someone, you imitate them because you admire them a great deal. VERBSons are traditionally expected to emulate their fathers.
- Brazilian Portuguese: emular com
- Chinese: 效仿
- European Spanish: emular
- French: imiter
- German: nacheifern
- Italian: emulare
- Japanese: まねる
- Korean: 본받다
- Portuguese: emular com
- Spanish: emular
Example Sentences Including 'emulate'
As much as it choked me, I needed to emulate at least some of his attitudes, even as I refused his harsh techniques.THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)
But Margaret, thought Laura, could never emulate her light-hearted sister-in-law.The Image of Laura
Clarke was a winner here two years ago, something Harrington has yet to emulate in front of his home fans.Belfast Telegraph (2003)
Envy can even lead us to work hard and emulate someone, to become as good or skilled as he.Jealousy
I play a real cool father whom I would like every father to emulate.India Today (2001)
In short, the Elan seemed less than an ideal example of a sports car to emulate.Edmonton Sun (2003)
O'Neill believes there will be no such problems come August 16 when the Glens try to emulate , or even better, their three trophy haul.Belfast Telegraph (2003)
We're not trying to emulate the blues, we're trying to evoke it.Globe and Mail (2003)
`If I could, I would emulate you," Johannes replied with an earnestness which made Bettina wonder.Dreams of Innocence
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