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emulate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈemjəleɪt/ · UK /ˈemjʊleɪt/

emulate means: To copy someone you admire, often hoping to do as well as they do.

verb

COPY SOMEONEC1

To copy someone you admire, often hoping to do as well as they do.

  • She tries to emulate her older sister.
  • Young players emulated the champion’s technique.
  • We hope to emulate their success abroad.

Similar words: imitate, copy, follow

Common phrases: emulate someone, emulate their success, emulate a style

COPY COMPUTER FUNCTIONSC1

To make a computer or program work like another computer or program.

  • This software can emulate an old console.
  • The program emulates several older computers.
  • Can your laptop emulate that device?

Similar words: simulate

Common phrases: emulate a console, emulate hardware, emulate a system

Questions about emulate

What does emulate mean?

To copy someone you admire, often hoping to do as well as they do.

What is emulate in other languages?

Türkçe: örnek almak · Español: emular · Français: imiter · Deutsch: nacheifern · Italiano: emulare · 日本語: 見習う

How do you pronounce emulate?

In American English /ˈemjəleɪt/; in British English /ˈemjʊleɪt/.

How do you use emulate in a sentence?

She tries to emulate her older sister. Young players emulated the champion’s technique.

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