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emulate (verb). related: emulation (noun); emulatively (adverb); emulative (adjective) definition: to try, often by imitating or copying, to equal or surpass synonym: imitate (compete); rival antonym:
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emulate (verb) • related: emulation (noun); emulatively (adverb); emulative (adjective) • definition: to try, often by imitating or copying, to equal or surpass • synonym: imitate (compete); rival • antonym: • sentence: Some of the younger students at Hogwarts tried to emulate Harry Potter’s mannerisms.
zeal (noun) • related: zealous (adjective) • definition: intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion • synonym: passion, enthusiasm, fervor • antonym: disinterest • sentence: With the zeal only the young can generate, the college students organized a protest march.
guffaw (noun) • related: none • definition: a loud, coarse burst of laughter • synonym: laugh • antonym: sob • sentence: The sheriff’s sardonic remarks drew guffaws from his deputies.