imitating

UK
/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/
imitatingnoun
UK
/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/
Gerund: the act or process of imitating.
Definitions
The act or process of copying the behavior, appearance, or speech of someone or something.
Imitating is a common way for children to learn social skills.
imitatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that copies another thing.
Translations
The artist created a painting with an imitating style.
Художник создал картину с подражающим стилем.
The imitating behavior of the child was amusing.
Имитирующее поведение ребенка было забавным.
Definitions
Copying or mimicking the actions, appearance, or behavior of someone or something.
The imitating parrot amused everyone by repeating the sounds it heard.
imitateverb

imitating

Gerund

imitated
Past Simple
imitated
Past Participle
imitating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/
US
/ˈɪməˌteɪt/
Translations
The artist can imitate any painting style.
Художник может копировать любой стиль живописи.
He tried to imitate the famous singer's voice.
Он пытался подражать голосу известного певца.
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Дети часто имитируют поведение своих родителей.
Additional translations
Definitions
To copy or reproduce someone's behavior, actions, or mannerisms.
The child tried to imitate his father's deep voice.
To mimic or replicate the appearance or sound of something.
The parrot can imitate human speech quite accurately.
To follow as a model or example.
She decided to imitate the successful strategies of her mentor.