simulate
verb
sim·u·late ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt 
simulated; simulating
transitive verb
1
: to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
2
: to make a simulation of (something, such as a physical system)
simulative
ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-tiv
adjective 
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The zircon, that favorite of home shopping channels, simulates a diamond—more or less. A skilled furrier can dye lower-grade furs to simulate real mink. A skilled actress can simulate a range of emotions from absolute joy to crushing despair. And an apparatus that simulates the hazards of driving while intoxicated is likely to provide some very real benefits.
Synonyms
- act
- affect
- assume
- bluff
- counterfeit
- dissemble
- fake
- feign
- pass (for)
- pretend
- profess
- put on
- sham
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Example Sentences
The model will be used to simulate the effects of an earthquake. cosmetics that simulate a suntan
Recent Examples on the Web Going above and beyond, the company will simulate a military mission with realistic Air Force tactics to bring you right into the action. 
Hunter Boyce, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 Football scrimmages simulate game conditions, but coaches also toss in a few wrinkles to expose weaknesses or bring issues of concern to the forefront. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 While the technology is much more complex, in a simple sense, replaying these signals can simulate the actual sensation of different experiences, such as holding an apple or kissing another person. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2022 In an effort to simulate real-world charging, our testing team conducts a fast charging test from 10 to 90 percent state of charge on the fastest equipment the vehicle can handle. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 James and Antetokounmpo will have power layup moves to simulate their physical drives and finishes. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Belichick and Giants coach Joe Judge will coordinate a plan to simulate a game week while the players gain valuable experience going against fresh faces running fresh plays. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2021 The use of new technology to simulate deceased individuals on screen has been equally controversial in recent years. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 15 July 2021 Her large paintings use bold, unmixed colors and make no attempt to simulate depth. Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2021 See More
Hunter Boyce, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 Football scrimmages simulate game conditions, but coaches also toss in a few wrinkles to expose weaknesses or bring issues of concern to the forefront. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 While the technology is much more complex, in a simple sense, replaying these signals can simulate the actual sensation of different experiences, such as holding an apple or kissing another person. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2022 In an effort to simulate real-world charging, our testing team conducts a fast charging test from 10 to 90 percent state of charge on the fastest equipment the vehicle can handle. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 James and Antetokounmpo will have power layup moves to simulate their physical drives and finishes. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Belichick and Giants coach Joe Judge will coordinate a plan to simulate a game week while the players gain valuable experience going against fresh faces running fresh plays. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2021 The use of new technology to simulate deceased individuals on screen has been equally controversial in recent years. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 15 July 2021 Her large paintings use bold, unmixed colors and make no attempt to simulate depth. Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare to copy, represent, feign, from similis like — more at same
First Known Use
1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
simulate
transitive verb
sim·u·late ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt
simulated; simulating
: to have or produce a symptomatic resemblance to
lesions simulating leprosy
Legal Definition
simulate
transitive verb
sim·u·late ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt
simulated; simulating
in the civil law of Louisiana : to make or carry out in a manner that does not express one's true intent
a simulated sale of the debtor's property in which no consideration was paid
simulations
noun
as in miniatures
something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people —often + of a computer simulation of spaceflight simulations of body movements a simulation of the planet's surface Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- miniatures
- mock-ups
- reconstructions
- reproductions
- copies
- imitations
- replications
- replicas
- clones
- dummies
- approximations
- rubber stamps
- duplicates
- carbon copies
- facsimiles
- reduplications
- carbons
- re-creations
- duplications
- counterfeits
- dupes
- versions
- mocks
- knockoffs
- forgeries
- fakes
- shadows
- images
- impressions
- phonies
- likenesses
- phoneys
- prints
- rip-offs
- semblances
- shams
- imprints
- reincarnations
- spares
- extras
- reserves
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- prototypes
- originals
- archetypes
- got the brush-off
- got the cold shoulder
- got the gist of
- got the go-ahead
- got the hang of
- got the old heave-ho
- got the shaft
- got there
- got through
- got through (to)
- got through to
- got to
- got together
- got up
- got used to
- got wind of
- got wise to
- got with it
- gotch
- gotcha
- gotchas
- gotched
- gote
- goteborgs
- Goth