simulate

verbs

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

"The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"

copy, imitate, simulate

create a representation or model of

"The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"

model, simulate

is derived from

is derived from

make a pretence of

"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"

assume, feign, sham, simulate

is derived from