Words Like EMULATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EMULATE.

6 Alternative Words Similar to emulate

1 Compete Verb      Synonym Words Like Compete
2 Contend Verb      Synonym Words Like Contend
3 Copy Verb      Synonym Words Like Copy
4 Imitate Verb      Synonym Words Like Imitate
5 Simulate Verb      Synonym Words Like Simulate
6 Vie Verb      Synonym Words Like Vie

1 examples of emulate

1 to emulate the good and the great

10 definitions of emulate

1 Striving to excel; ambitious; emulous.
2 To strive to equal or to excel in qualities or actions; to imitate, with a view to equal or to outdo, to vie with; to rival.
3 imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
4 strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
5 compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with
6 To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated.
7 To compete with successfully; approach or attain equality with.
8 Computer Science To imitate the function of (another system), as by modifications to hardware or software that allow the imitating system to accept the same data, execute the same programs, and achieve the same results as the imitated system.
9 Obsolete Ambitious; emulous.
10 To strive to equal or excel in qualities or actions; vie or compete with the character, condition, or performance of; rival imitatively or competitively: as, to emulate good or bad examples; to emulate one's friend or an ancient author.
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