imitated
intermediateB1/ˈɪməˌteɪtɪd/ · im-i-ta-ted
To have copied the behavior, manner, or appearance of someone or something.
Meanings
To have copied the behavior, manner, or appearance of someone or something.
کسی شخص یا چیز کے رویے، طریقے یا ظاہری شکل کی نقل کرنا۔
نقل کردہ
naqal karda
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- imitated behavior
- imitated style
- imitated voice
Example Sentences
She imitated his accent perfectly.
اس نے اس کا لہجہ بہترین طریقے سے نقل کیا۔
Us ne us ka lehja behtareen tareeqe se naqal kiya.
The artist imitated the famous painting in her own style.
فنکار نے مشہور پینٹنگ کو اپنے انداز میں نقل کیا۔
Fankaar ne mashhoor painting ko apne andaaz mein naqal kiya.
He imitated his favorite musician's guitar playing.
اس نے اپنے پسندیدہ میوزیشن کے گٹار بجانے کی نقل کی۔
Us ne apne pasandeeda musician ke guitar bajane ki naqal ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'imitated' as 'I made it' - the act of making a copy.
Picture a parrot mimicking human speech.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishein aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires such that each desire could take my breath away, Many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they were still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نقل کرنے سے نالائق رہنا۔
Naqal karne se nalaiq rehna.
To remain incompetent by mere imitation.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "imitatus" — to copy, to imitate
First known use: 15th century
The word 'imitated' comes from the Latin word 'imitatus', which is the past participle of 'imitare', meaning to 'copy' or 'simulate'. It has been used in English since the 15th century.