Meaning of imitate in English
1. do the same thing as someone else, especially in order to entertain or ridicule
My brother is good at imitating others. ー My brother is a good mimic.
2. take someone or something as an example or model to follow, because you think they are good
Children imitate their parents way.
3. make a copy of something; make a replica of something
4. make an illegal copy of something for dishonest purposes; counterfeit