simulate simulate

verb

() reproduce someone's behavior or looks  ( copy, imitate, simulate )
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
 The mime imitated the passers-by
The mime imitated the passers-by
 Children often copy their parents or older siblings
Children often copy their parents or older siblings

make a pretence of  ( assume, feign, sham, simulate )
make a pretence of
 She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
 he feigned sleep
he feigned sleep

create a representation or model of  ( model, simulate )
create a representation or model of
 The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights