emulate
verbDivide emulate into syllables:
em · u · late
How to pronounce emulate:
Definition of emulate:
- emulate (verb):
- to strive to equal or excel
- strive to equal or match, especially by imitating.
Synonyms for emulate:
add up (to)
amount (to)
approach
come (to)
copy
correspond (to)
denote
equal
express
imitate
import
match
mean
measure (up)
meet
rival
signify
spell
suggest
touch
Antonyms for emulate:
be original
neglect
tell truth
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