emulate

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  2. verb imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
  3. verb compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with

Etymology

First attested in 1586; borrowed from Latin aemulātus, perfect active participle of Latin aemulor (“to rival, emulate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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