Hi Ally, This trio of verbs will be a lot of fun to use day by day, it will also demonstrate a greater knowledge of English also when used in academia or business. To imitate is to copy something, like a behaviour. For example, "the comedian imitated the celebrity perfectly during his performance last night", or "The spider imitates the other spiders behaviour in order to frighten it away". To emulate is to equal or to surpass with greater success. Like the previous example used by Mark where athletes seek to emulate their rivals or athletic idols (sometimes even themselves). http://www.dictionary.com/browse/emulate?s=t To simulate is to create a simulation (which is an imitation or enactment of something or a scenario, usually in anticipation of the very scenario or something in question). For example, pilots will use programs that allow them to simulate flying in anticipation of when they actually fly in future. Computers also use certain programs to simulate other scenarios too. I hope this has helped you Ally, Nick

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Imitate: to copy someone or something. For example, the parrot imitates Pavarotti's voice. Emulate: to match or surpass (a person or achievement). So, if a gymnast won 5 gold medals in the 1996 olympics, a gymnast entering the 2020 olympics may want to emulate that person by also winning 5 gold medals or ideally 6! Simulate: usually used for feelings. You may simulate joy or pleasure by faking a smile or laugh. Hope this helps.