100+ Words that rhyme with emulate

Emulate is a 3-syllable word with 100 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rate, wait, skate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of emulate

verb
  1. strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"
  2. imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
  3. compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"

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Examples of "emulate" in lyrics

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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

What do these rhymes mean?

rate
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
skate
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate
slate
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate thin layers of rock used for roofing a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can
spate
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble
wait
time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "emulate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like rate, wait, skate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "emulate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with emulate?
Words that rhyme with emulate include: rate, wait, skate, slate, spate, trait, kuwait, relate, sedate, update, and 90 more.
How many syllables does emulate have?
Emulate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with emulate?
There are 100 words that rhyme with emulate: 100 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for emulate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for emulate in songwriting are rate, wait, skate. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with emulate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with emulate include rate, wait, skate, slate, spate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rate, wait; 1-syllable: kuwait, relate; 2-syllable: conjugate, simulate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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