simulate — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

   Related words

   simulatoremulate

   Examples

   We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter.

   This video game simulates a pinball machine.

Adjective

1. Feigned; pretended.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   under simulate religion

Verb

1. reproduce someone's behavior or looks

   Synonyms

   imitatecopy

   Broader terms

   reproduce

   Examples

   The mime imitated the passers-by

   Children often copy their parents or older siblings

2. create a representation or simulation of

   Synonyms

   model

   Broader terms

   re-createrecreate

   Examples

   The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

3. make a pretence of

   Synonyms

   assumeshamfeign

   Broader terms

   dissemblepretendact

   Examples

   She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger

   he feigned sleep