modeled
v.v. to use something as an example to follow or copy. You can also use it to describe making a physical version of something, like a small car or a clay figure.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'model'; refers to the act of shaping a representation or basing a behavior on a specific example.
She modeled her teaching style after her favorite professor.
The architect modeled the new library on the classical designs found in ancient Rome.
The researchers modeled the projected climate changes using historical data to ensure their predictions were as accurate as possible for the upcoming decade.
Often takes the preposition 'on' or 'after' when referring to an example being followed.
He modeled to his fatherHe modeled himself on his fatherWhen describing following someone's example, the verb requires a reflexive pronoun and the preposition 'on' or 'after'.