I. ə̇mˈpərs ə nˌāt, -pə̄s-, -pəis-, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
Etymology: in- (II) + person + -ate (v. suffix)
1.
a. obsolete : to give or ascribe the qualities of a person to : personify
b. archaic : typify , exemplify
2. : to assume the character of : pretend to be in actuality or personality, appearance, or behavior : personate
caught trying to impersonate an officer
do not have the correct intonation for the character they are trying to impersonate — Samuel Selden
the dancers impersonated animals
3.
a. : to give personal expression to
an actor who could impersonate any emotion
b. : to give expression to the person of
music to impersonate the hero of the opera
II. -s ə nə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V adjective
Etymology: in- (II) + person + -ate (adjective suffix)
: invested with personality
in the dictator all the forces of evil found an impersonate expression