emulate
verb (used with object)
to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
emulates
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present tense formof emulate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“You could feel the characters being designed in a way that emulates real-life experiences,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Artificial photosynthesis, which emulates this natural process of photosynthesis, uses sunlight to produce valuable resources, such as hydrogen, and it has garnered attention as a sustainable energy solution.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
The panel will have a broad remit to examine working practices as well as standards, and emulates a similar committee set up by Tony Blair's Labour government in the wake of its 1997 election win.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024
In “Digging Stars,” the protagonist is an astronomer from Zimbabwe who emulates her father’s profession.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
In addition, he is continually amazed by how much Maxine emulates her parents, how much she respects their tastes and their ways.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
