simulate
UK: ˈsɪmjʊleɪt | US: ˈsɪmjəleɪt
vt. to imitate the appearance or character of something
vt. to create a model or representation of a process or system
vt. to pretend to have a feeling or quality
The word "simulate" traces back to Latin simulare ("to make like, imitate"), derived from similis ("similar"). It entered English in the 17th century, originally describing deceptive imitation but later expanding to include technical replication (e.g., computer simulations). The core logic revolves around creating likeness, whether through pretense or scientific modeling.
The flight simulator can accurately simulate emergency scenarios.
Some animals simulate death to evade predators.
The software simulates weather patterns for research.
He tried to simulate enthusiasm during the boring lecture.
Virtual reality headsets simulate immersive environments.