Definition of Emulate

1. Verb. Strive to equal or match, especially by imitating. "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"

Generic synonyms: Copy, Imitate, Simulate
Derivative terms: Emulation, Emulation, Emulator

2. Verb. Imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software.
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Imitate
Derivative terms: Emulation

3. Verb. Compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with. "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"
Generic synonyms: Compete, Contend, Vie
Derivative terms: Emulation, Emulation

Definition of Emulate

1. a. Striving to excel; ambitious; emulous.

2. v. t. 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; as, to emulate the good and the great.

Definition of Emulate

1. to try to equal or surpass [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Emulate

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empyema tube
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empyocele
empyreal
empyrean
empyreans
empyreuma
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emt protein-tyrosine kinase
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emulate (current term)
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emule
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