108+ Words that rhyme with imitate

Imitate is a 3-syllable word with 108 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are date, bait, bate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of imitate

verb
  1. reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
  2. appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate art"
  3. make a reproduction or copy of

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Examples of "imitate" in lyrics

See how imitate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "of this niceness, but my advice is don't imitate"
    Aceyalone — Mic Check
  • "You made that style that these rookies tryin' to imitate"
    B.G. f/ Keisha — So Much Death
  • "These days, alot of these rappers rather imitate"
    Black Moon f/ Steele — No Way

What do these rhymes mean?

abate
make less active or intense become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"
bait
anything that serves as an enticement something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped
bate
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair
date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date
fate
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future the ultimate agency regarded as

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "imitate" 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 imitate?
Words that rhyme with imitate include: date, bait, bate, fate, abate, await, crate, berate, create, debate, and 98 more.
How many syllables does imitate have?
Imitate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with imitate?
There are 108 words that rhyme with imitate: 108 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for imitate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for imitate in songwriting are date, bait, bate. 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 imitate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with imitate include date, bait, bate, fate, abate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: date, bait; 1-syllable: abate, await; 2-syllable: conjugate, acetate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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