em·u·late ( m y -l t )tr.v. em·u·lat·ed, em·u·lat·ing, em·u·lates 1. To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated. 2. To compete with successfully; approach or attain equality with. 3. 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. adj. Obsolete (-l t) Ambitious; emulous.
[Latin aemulr , aemult-, from aemulus, emulous; see emulous.]
emu·lative adj. emu·lative·ly adv. emu·lator n. |
emulate Verb [-lating, -lated] to imitate (someone) in an attempt to do as well as or better than him or her [Latin aemulus competing with] emulation n
emulator n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Verb | 1. | emulate - strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"imitate, simulate, copy - reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings" | | 2. | emulate - imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the softwarecomputer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures imitate - appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate art" | | 3. | emulate - compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"compete, vie, contend - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others |
emulate verb imitate, follow, copy, mirror, echo, mimic, take after, follow in the footsteps of, follow the example of, take a leaf out of someone's book, model yourself on  Translations
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