imitating
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Imitate \Im"i*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Imitating.] [L. imitatus, p. p. of imitari to imitate; of unknown origin. Cf. Image.]
1.To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc. [1913 Webster]
Despise wealth and imitate a dog.— Cowlay.[1913 Webster]
2.To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy. [1913 Webster]
A place picked out by choice of best alive The Nature's work by art can imitate.— Spenser.[1913 Webster]
This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And that sustained an imitated shield.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
3.(Biol.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds. [1913 Webster]