Crossword clue

Imitate crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Imitate”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is APE.

Top answer APE 3 letters · Imitate clumsily or mockingly

All answers for “Imitate”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
APE Best match 3 Imitate clumsily or mockingly
4-letter answers
COPY 4 Reproduce or follow
ECHO 4 Repeat or imitate
MOCK 4 Imitate scornfully
5-letter answers
MIMIC 5 Imitate to entertain or mock
6-letter answers
PARROT 6 Repeat mechanically
MIRROR 6 Reflect or copy exactly
PARODY 6 Imitate for comic effect
SEND UP 6 Satirise by imitation
FOLLOW 6 Take as a model
7-letter answers
EMULATE 7 Match or surpass by imitation
TAKE OFF 7 Mimic humorously
8-letter answers
SIMULATE 8 Imitate the appearance of
9-letter answers
REPLICATE 9 Make an exact copy
10-letter answers
CARICATURE 10 Exaggerated comic imitation
11-letter answers
IMPERSONATE 11 Pretend to be someone

What does “Imitate” mean?

Imitate means to copy the behaviour, speech or appearance of someone or something, whether as a model to follow or to mock. It can also mean to simulate or reproduce.

Solving tip

APE is the classic three-letter answer; MIMIC, COPY and ECHO are close. For mocking imitation try PARODY or SEND UP; for following a model, EMULATE.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Imitate"?

The most likely answer is APE (3 letters) — Imitate clumsily or mockingly. Other common answers are COPY (4), MIMIC (5), ECHO (4), EMULATE (7).

How many letters are in the answer to "Imitate"?

Answers to "Imitate" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.