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per⋅son⋅ate

1  [pur-suh-neyt] verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing.
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–verb (used with object)
1. to act or portray (a character in a play, a part, etc.).
2. to assume the character or appearance of; pass oneself off as, esp. with fraudulent intent; impersonate.
3. to represent in terms of personal properties or characteristics; personify.
–verb (used without object)
4. to act or play a part.
Origin:
1590–1600; v. use of L persōnātus personate 2

Related forms:
per⋅son⋅a⋅tion, noun
per⋅son⋅a⋅tive, adjective
per⋅son⋅a⋅tor, noun

per⋅son⋅ate

2  [pur-suh-nit, -neyt]
–adjective
1. Botany.
a. (of a bilabiate corolla) masklike.
b. having the lower lip pushed upward so as to close the gap between the lips, as in the snapdragon.
2. Zoology.
a. having a masked or disguised form, as the larvae of certain insects.
b. having masklike markings.
Origin:
1750–60; < NL, L persōnātus masked; see persona, -ate 1

Related forms:
per⋅son⋅ate⋅ly, adverb
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per·son·ate 1   (pûr'sə-nāt')   
tr.v.   per·son·at·ed, per·son·at·ing, per·son·ates

  1. To play the role or portray the part of (a character); impersonate.

  2. To endow with personal qualities; personify.

  3. Law To assume the identity of, with intent to deceive.


[Late Latin persōnāre, persōnāt-, to bear the character of, represent, from Latin persōna, person; see person.]
per'son·a'tion n., per'son·a'tive adj., per'son·a'tor n.
per·son·ate 2   (pûr'sə-nĭt)   
adj.   Botany
Having two lips, with the throat closed by a prominent palate. Used of a corolla, such as that of the snapdragon.

[Latin persōnātus, masked, from persōna, mask; see person.]
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Main Entry: per·son·ate
Pronunciation: 'p&rs-&n-"At
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -at·ed; -at·ing
: IMPERSONATE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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