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what's the difference between the word 'emulate' and 'imitate'?
Aug 18, 2010 8:42 AM
Answers · 3
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emulation is a higher state of imitation
also, the former has a (+) connotation, while the later a (-) one
August 21, 2010
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Imitate means to try to be the same as.
Emulate means to try to be as good as or better than.
August 18, 2010
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imitate = be the same as
emulate = be better than
August 18, 2010
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