simulate

sim·u·late  (smy-lt)

tr.v. sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing, sim·u·lates

1.

a. To have or take on the appearance, form, or sound of; imitate.

b. To make in imitation of or as a substitute for. See Synonyms at imitate.

2. To make a pretense of; feign: simulate interest.

3. To create a representation or model of (a physical system or particular situation, for example).

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[Latin simulre, simult-, from similis, like; see similar.]

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simu·lative adj.

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simulate

Verb

[-lating, -lated]

1. to pretend to feel or perform (an emotion or action); imitate: I tried to simulate anger

2. to imitate the conditions of (a situation), as in carrying out an experiment: we can then simulate global warming

3. to have the appearance of: the wood had been painted to simulate stone [Latin simulare to copy]

simulated adj
simulation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	simulate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings" imitate, copy conform to, follow - behave in accordance or in agreement with; "Follow a pattern"; "Follow my example" mock - imitate with mockery and derision; "The children mocked their handicapped classmate" reproduce - make a copy or equivalent of; "reproduce the painting" take off - mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner; "This song takes off from a famous aria" mime, mimic - imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect; "The actor mimicked the President very accurately" model, pattern - plan or create according to a model or models take after, follow - imitate in behavior; take as a model; "Teenagers follow their friends in everything" emulate - strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"
	2.	simulate - create a representation or model of; "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights" model re-create - create anew; "Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale"
	3.	simulate - make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep" sham, feign, assume pretend, dissemble, act - behave unnaturally or affectedly; "She's just acting" play - pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity; "Let's play like I am mommy"; "Play cowboy and Indians" feint - deceive by a mock action; "The midfielder feinted to shoot"

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simulate

verb pretend, act, feign, affect, assume, put on, reproduce, imitate, sham, fabricate, counterfeit, make believe

Translations

simulate [ˈsɪmjuleɪt] vt → simular

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simulate [ˈsɪmjuleɪt] vt → simuler, feindre

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simulate [ˈsɪmjuleɪt] vt → vortäuschen, spielen;

(illness) → simulieren

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simulate [ˈsɪmjuleɪt] vt → fingere, simulare