impersonate

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or take the place of someone else, often deceitfully or for amusement.

• Verb

  To imitate someone's appearance, behavior, or voice.

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Synonyms

embody , personate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impersonate
perpetuate , innocuate , educate , congregate

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Variants

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impersonate , impersonated , impersonates , impersonating , impersonation , impersonations , impersonator , impersonators

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Forms

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impersonated, impersonating, impersonates

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Etymology

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From the late 15th century. Originally meaning 'to take the place of' or 'represent'. The modern sense of 'impersonate' as 'to represent oneself as someone else' developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The longest impersonation in history was performed by Frank Davis, who impersonated Elvis Presley for over 25 years.

2. The word 'impersonate' comes from the Latin word 'personare', which means 'to sound through a mask'.

3. Impersonation was a common practice in ancient Rome, where actors would wear masks to represent different characters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Masquerade: A masquerade is a party or ball where guests wear masks or costumes to conceal their identity. Impersonation is a common theme in masquerades.

2. Impersonator: An impersonator is a person who imitates the appearance, behavior, or voice of another person for entertainment or deception.

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Culture

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Impersonation has been a popular form of entertainment throughout history. It has been used in various forms, such as theater, literature, music, and comedy. In theater, actors often impersonate characters from history, mythology, or fiction. In literature, authors have used impersonation as a narrative device, allowing characters to speak in the voice of another character. In music, artists have covered songs or performed as other artists. In comedy, impersonators mimic the appearance, voice, and mannerisms of famous people.

How to Memorize "impersonate"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize impersonating someone, imagine yourself taking on their appearance, mannerisms, and voice. Practice this in front of a mirror or record yourself to fine-tune your impersonation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impersonate' with the idea of taking on someone else's identity. Create a mental image of someone impersonating another person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I'm Pretending' to remember the meaning of impersonate: I'm Pretending 'To be someone else'.

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