Word
mimicked
Phoneticsmim·icked, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɪmɪkt/
UK/mˈɪmɪkt/
Definition
v. to copy how someone sounds or moves, often to make people laugh or to learn. You do it by acting just like them.
v. to imitate speech, gestures, or mannerisms closely, often for humour, mockery, or learning. Often implies deliberate, close copying rather than loose similarity.
Examples
“During training the new assistant mimicked the manager's calm tone with customers.”
“The parrot mimicked the doorbell so accurately that visitors waited outside for an answer.”
Examples
contextual
“During training the new assistant mimicked the manager's calm tone with customers.”
complex
“The parrot mimicked the doorbell so accurately that visitors waited outside for an answer.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “mimicked” in context.
Verb
01. learn to mimic
“She learned to mimic the local accent after living in London.”
verb + to + verb
02. mimic accent
“He mimicked a British accent to make his friends laugh.”
verb + noun
03. mimic gesture
“The baby mimicked her mother's gestures during the game.”
verb + noun
04. mimic mannerism
“He mimicked his coach's mannerisms to entertain the team.”
verb + noun
05. mimic movement
“Dance students mimicked the instructor's movements step by step.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. accurately mimic
“The parrot can accurately mimic human speech after hearing it twice.”
adv + verb
07. cruelly mimic
“Some students cruelly mimicked his accent until the teacher stopped them.”
adv + verb
08. deliberately mimic
“He deliberately mimicked his brother's walk to tease him.”
adv + verb
09. cruelly mimic a classmate
“He was punished for cruelly mimicking a classmate with a stutter.”
10. learn to mimic an accent
“She learned to mimic an American accent for her new film role.”
11. mimic gestures to learn
“Toddlers often mimic gestures to learn how to communicate.”
12. mimic someone for laughs
“He mimicked his teacher for laughs and the whole class laughed.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“But the bank let Dan Simmons' non-identical twin, Joe, access the account via the telephone after he mimicked his brother's voice.” “He has in the past mimicked Michael Jackson in celebrating goals, even donning a white glove in March when he netted against Curacao.” “The Philippines said later on Sunday that it had landed on three sandbanks, releasing an image of officers holding up their national flag in a pose that mimicked the Chinese photo.” “He mimicked gunmen summoning and shooting victims one by one, saying "Boom!” Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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