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Emulate

  1. verb

    imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software

  2. verb

    compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with

    “This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors”

  3. verb

    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

    “He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister”

Word family

emulative · emulated · emulating

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Word parts

-ate