impersonate
Translation
to impersonate, to mimic, to pose as
Examples
He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
The comedian can impersonate many famous people.
The comedian can impersonate many famous people.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to pretend to be (sb.) He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mimic, imitate, pose as, copy
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'persona' (person). Literally 'to put into the person of'.
Memory Tips
Think 'in person'. You are trying to be *in* the *person* of someone else.