Imitate vs. Mimic

Imitateverb

To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

Imitateverb

To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.

Imitateverb

To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy.

Imitateverb

To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.

Imitateverb

reproduce someone's behavior or looks;

Imitateverb

appear like, as in behavior or appearance;

Imitateverb

make a reproduction or copy of

Mimicverb

To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

Mimicverb

(biology) To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

Mimicnoun

A person who practices mimicry, or mime.

Mimicnoun

An imitation.

Mimicadjective

Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.

Mimicadjective

Mock, pretended.

Mimicadjective

(mineralogy) Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.

Mimicadjective

Imitative; mimetic.

Mimicadjective

Consisting of, or formed by, imitation; imitated; as, mimic gestures.

Mimicadjective

Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; - applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.

Mimicnoun

One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.

Mimicverb

To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.

Mimicverb

To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.

Mimicnoun

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

Mimicverb

imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), especially for satirical effect;

Mimicadjective

constituting an imitation;