simulate

/sɪmʊˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something seem to exist or happen, typically by pretending or by using a machine or model to imitate the real thing

“The game simulates a real-world environment to train pilots.”

2. noun

an imitation or model of a real thing, especially one that is used to train or test something

“The flight simulator allowed the pilot to practice landing safely.”

3. verb

to pretend or make something appear to be something else

“The actor simulated a British accent in the movie.”

4. verb

to make something seem to be a certain way, especially by using statistics or a model

“The company’s profits were simulated to show a positive growth.”

Synonyms

  • imitate
  • mimic
  • model
  • reproduce

Antonyms

  • actualize
  • realize