emulate
Mirror a model
Emulate means to try to equal or surpass by imitation.
A young athlete might emulate a sports hero's training regimen.
The word suggests admiration—you emulate those you respect: She emulated her mentor's teaching style.
In computing, to emulate is to replicate another system's functions, allowing software designed for one platform to run on another.
Identical reproduction made
- replicateCopy exactly
- mimicOne who copies others
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- simulateImitate through modeling
duplicate · reproduce · echo · model · pattern · follow · clone · ape
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- idolObject of worship
- heroOne admired for courage
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
admire · strive · aspiration · ambition · goal · benchmark · standard · paragon
Imitate through modeling
- virtualizeConvert to software-based simulation
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
ROM · console · retro-gaming · legacy · platform · architecture · WINE · port
copy
Identical reproduction made
simulate · duplicate · reproduce · echo · model · pattern · follow · clone · ape · parrot
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
inspiration · admire · strive · aspiration · ambition · goal · benchmark · standard · paragon · ideal
simulate
Imitate through modeling
- virtualizeConvert to software-based simulation
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
hardware · ROM · console · retro-gaming · legacy · platform · architecture · WINE · port · firmware
compete
Strive for superiority
outdo · exceed · vie · challenge · contest · outperform · one-up · best · top · eclipse
- impersonationimpersonator, mimic, imitate, imitation, impressionist
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
- acting verbspretend, perform, portray, enact, play a role
- admirerespect, esteem, praise, honor, revere
- conformityconformity, conforming, conform, conformist, conformism
- imitationcopy, copycat, imitation, mimicking, replica