emulate

2 definitions • 4 examples

to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have:

They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.

Fitzgerald is eager to emulate Martin's record of three successive world titles.

to copy someone’s behavior or try to be like someone else because you admire or respect that person:

Officials are looking to emulate successful ideas from other cities.

He just wants to emulate his dad.