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sim·u·late

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–verb (used with object)

1.	to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like): to simulate crisis conditions.

2.	to make a pretense of; feign: to simulate knowledge.

3.	to assume or have the appearance or characteristics of: He simulated the manners of the rich.

–adjective

4.	Archaic. simulated.

[Origin: 1400–50; late ME (adj.) < L simulātus (ptp. of simulāre), equiv. to simul- (var. of simil-, base of similis similar) + -ātus -ate¹

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—Related forms

sim·u·la·tive, sim·u·la·to·ry

Audio Help [sim-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] Pronunciation Key, adjective

sim·u·la·tive·ly, adverb

—Synonyms 2. pretend, counterfeit. 3. affect.

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sim·u·late Audio Help (sĭm'yə-lāt') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing, sim·u·lates

1. To have or take on the appearance, form, or sound of; imitate.
2. To make in imitation of or as a substitute for. See Synonyms at imitate.
To make a pretense of; feign: simulate interest.
To create a representation or model of (a physical system or particular situation, for example).