Meaning & use
Aped
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Past tense of "ape," meaning imitated or mimicked someone's behavior, style, or mannerisms, often clumsily or mockingly.
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The impressionist aped the senator's exaggerated hand gestures to the crowd's delight.
Critics said the new film merely aped the visual style of its more original predecessor.
A note on using this word
The verb "ape" derives from the animal name and carries a slightly mocking connotation, implying imitation that is superficial or unoriginal rather than skillful.
Words with a similar meaning
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