B2verblanguagepsychology
US/ˈmɪm.ɪk/
UK/ˈmɪm.ɪk/
to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, often to make people laugh
In context
My little brother loves to mimic our teacher's strange accent.
Some parrots can mimic human speech surprisingly well.
The software mimics the way the human brain processes information.
Words that go with mimic
verb + noun
- mimic the voiceHe can mimic the voices of famous actors.
- mimic behaviorChildren often mimic the behavior of adults.
- mimic human speechParrots and some other birds can mimic human speech.
- mimic natureMany designs mimic nature to save energy.
verb + preposition
- mimic the sound ofThe bird mimics the sound of a phone.
adverb + verb
- closely mimicThe robot closely mimics human movement.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
mimic toCorrect: mimic
Incorrect:
mimicingCorrect: mimicking