Associations to the word «Simulate»

Wiktionary

SIMULATE, verb. To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of
SIMULATE, adjective. (obsolete) Feigned; pretended.

Dictionary definition

SIMULATE, verb. Reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings".
SIMULATE, verb. Create a representation or model of; "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights".
SIMULATE, verb. Make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep".

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
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