I. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
action
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Mimic Snotlings don't really think for themselves, they merely mimic the actions of Orcs and Goblins around them.
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On stage, two dancers mimic her actions or offer mild movement counterpoints.
■ VERB
try
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In your language learning always pay attention to the rhythm and try to mimic the language helper as accurately as you can.
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Beginning this year the water-flow into the park will try to mimic nature.
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Scientists are now trying to mimic natural paclitaxel, so the trees will not have to die.
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Unfortunately, these machines often try to mimic electronic digital computers rather than exploit their own advantages.
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Meanwhile, biophysicist Professor H. Ti Trien and his team have been trying to mimic photosynthesis, in particular the charge separation step.
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They represent true urban communities; they would not be trying to mimic the countryside.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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""Hmm,'' Phil said. ""Hmm,'' Graham mimicked.
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Jackson mimicked a foreign accent to make his point.
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The taste and texture mimic that of ice cream, without all the fat.
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This insect mimics the appearance of a wasp.
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Yolanda mimicked their father opening the letter.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Firstly, why should a voluntary arrangement have to mimic an Administration Order?
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In its early stages, the symptoms of fatigue and nausea mimic heat exhaustion and can confuse the rangers.
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Occasionally the pain may mimic that of pancreatitis, gall bladder disease, appendicitis, or angina pectoris.
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The movement of energy from one end of the tube to the other mimics the effect of a moving mass.
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The parasites can fight back, with a range of eggs that mimic those of their chosen host.
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The result is an epidermis which is better able to mimic the softness and freshness of younger skin.
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Why do we not mimic the professionals or their caddies in other areas of the game?
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Yolanda mimics their father opening an envelope.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Parrots are excellent mimics.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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She is a remarkably good mimic .
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Some species of birds have developed the ability to distinguish between model and mimic and will feed on the imposters.
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The first group, mimics, consists of the northern mockingbird, the brown thrasher and the gray catbird.
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The universal Turing machine is a universal mimic .
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What became of Gary Glitter mimics when Glitter got disgraced?