simulate
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪmjuleɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪmjuleɪt/
verb
C1
to create real-life conditions using computers or models for study or training
We use computers to simulate weather patterns for better predictions.
C1
to make something look like something else
This lamp is designed to simulate natural sunlight.
R
to pretend to have a feeling
He tried to simulate happiness when he heard the news.
translation
to create real-life conditions using computers or models for study or training; to make something look like something else; to pretend to have a feeling
Word Forms
3rd Present
simulates
Past
simulated
Perfect
simulated
Progressive
simulating