Imitation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Imitation ( noun )

1. Something that is made to look or to be like something else, typically in order to deceive.
2. The act of imitating something.

Origin:

From latin imitatio, from imitari (to imitate).

Examples:

1. The painting was an imitation of a famous artist's work.
2. The diamond ring was an imitation and not a real one.
3. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
4. The imitation leather jacket looked like the real thing.
5. The imitation of a bird call was so good that even the birds were fooled.

(As a verb)

Imitation ( verb )

1. Something that is made to look or to be like something else, typically in order to deceive.
2. The act of imitating something.

Origin:

From latin imitatio, from imitari (to imitate).

Examples:

1. The painting was an imitation of a famous artist's work.
2. The diamond ring was an imitation and not a real one.
3. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
4. The imitation leather jacket looked like the real thing.
5. The imitation of a bird call was so good that even the birds were fooled.