What is the difference between Imitated and Intimated?

Imitated

verb

Definition

Patterned after something else.

Examples

He [imitated] his favorite singer's style.

The child [imitated] the sound of a car.

The design [imitated] a famous landmark.

Intimated

verb

Definition

Imply or hint.

Examples

He [intimated] that he might resign.

She [intimated] her interest in the project.

The report [intimated] that there were problems.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The comedian ___ the president's speech.

imitated intimated

Question 2: She ___ that she was not happy with the decision.

imitated intimated

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'intimated' correctly?

He intimated the sound of a bird. The report intimated that the company was in trouble. The child intimated her mother's actions. The actor intimated the famous celebrity.

Question 4: Which word means 'to hint at'?

imitated intimated

Question 5: The parrot ___ the sound of the telephone ringing.

imitated intimated

Question 6: He ___ that he might be leaving the company soon.

imitated intimated

Question 7: Which sentence uses 'imitated' correctly?

She imitated that she knew the secret. The spy closely imitated the guard's walk. He intimated his interest in the job offer. The letter intimated a threat.

Question 8: The young artist ___ the style of the old masters.

imitated intimated

Question 9: His silence ___ his disapproval.

imitated intimated

Question 10: Which word means 'to copy or mimic'?

imitated intimated

Quiz Answers

Q1: imitated

Q2: intimated

Q3: The report intimated that the company was in trouble.

Q4: intimated

Q5: imitated

Q6: intimated

Q7: The spy closely imitated the guard's walk.

Q8: imitated

Q9: intimated

Q10: imitated

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