simulō

Latin

Alternative forms

• similō (Late Latin)

Etymology

From similis (“like”) (with u before l-pinguis).

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈsi.mu.loː/, [ˈs̠ɪmʊɫ̪oː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈsi.mu.lo/, [ˈsiːmulo]

Audio (Classical)

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Verb

simulō (present infinitive simulāre, perfect active simulāvī, supine simulātum); first conjugation

1. to make like, simulate, imitate, copy, represent
2. to feign, pretend [ synonyms ▲]

   Synonyms: fingō, mentior, ēmentior, affectō, dissimulō, praetendō

3. to behave or act (as if, as though)