"simulates" in the verb sense

1. imitate, copy, simulate

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

"The mime imitated the passers-by"

"Children often copy their parents or older siblings"

2. model, simulate

create a representation or model of

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

3. simulate, assume, sham, feign

make a pretence of

"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"

"he feigned sleep"

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