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emulate

/ˈɛmjʊleɪt/

em · u · late ˈɛm · jʊ · leɪt

English Definition

v. imitate copy follow

中文释义

模仿；努力赶上

Significado en Español

emular

한국어 뜻

모방하다, 따라잡으려 하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

bắt chước, noi gương

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

emul (strive to catch up) + ate → Imitate, strive to surpass.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “emulate” as it is used in the sentence below: “To improve his painting skills, Marco decided to emulate the techniques of the great masters.”

A Ignore
B Imitate
C Criticize
D Invent

Show answer

B — Imitate. “emulate” means v. imitate copy follow

Common questions about “emulate”

What does “emulate” mean?

emulate — v. imitate copy follow. In Chinese: 模仿；努力赶上.

How do you pronounce “emulate”?

emulate is pronounced /ˈɛmjʊleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: em · u · late.

Is “emulate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. emulate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “emulate”?

emul (strive to catch up) + ate → Imitate, strive to surpass.

Progress / 学习进度

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emulate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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