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Simulate Skilled Real Appearance Effect Order Deceive Make

word simulate
definition (1) To take on the appearance or effect of something, often in order to deceive. (2) To make a realistic imitation of something, such as a physical environment.
eg_sentence The armed services have made extensive use of video games to simulate the actual experience of warfare for their recruits.
explanation The zircon, that favorite of home shopping channels, simulates a diamond—more or less. A skilled furrier can dye lower-grade furs to simulate real mink. A skilled actress can simulate a range of emotions from absolute joy to crushing despair. And an apparatus that simulates the hazards of driving while intoxicated is likely to provide some very real benefits
IPA ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt

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