mimics
v.v. to copy the way someone or something speaks, moves, or looks. You often do this to make people laugh or to learn how something works.
v. to imitate the appearance, voice, or behaviour of another, often for the purpose of entertainment or mockery. In biological contexts, refers to an organism evolving to resemble another species for protection.
The young comedian mimics famous actors perfectly.
The software mimics the way a human brain processes visual information to identify objects in photos.
Certain non-poisonous snakes have evolved patterns that mimic those of venomous species, effectively deterring predators through a deceptive visual signal.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When adding suffixes, the 'c' changes to 'ck' (mimicked, mimicking).
He mimiced the teacherHe mimicked the teacherVerbs ending in 'c' require a 'k' before 'ed' or 'ing' to maintain the hard 'k' sound.