Emulate Definition & Meaning
emulate
- verb
- strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"
- imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
- compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"
"Emulate" in song lyrics
See how emulate is used in real songs:
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"Impersonators situate styles that you emulate"
Hilltop Hoods — Elevation (Remix) -
"I'm fed up with all the rubbish that the youngins emulate"
Homeboy Sandman — It Is What It Is Acapella -
"Tryin to imitate, or better emulate"
Kool Moe Dee — Here We Go
Words that rhyme with emulate
Usage tips for "emulate"
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- What does emulate mean?
- strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister" imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"
- What part of speech is emulate?
- Emulate is a verb.
- How many definitions does emulate have?
- Emulate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).