copy
Cross references:
1. reproduction
1. copy \'ka:p-e-\ n [ME copie, fr. MF, fr. ML copia, fr. L, abundance -
more at CO]PIOUS 1: an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an
original text, engraving , or photograph archaic 3: something to be
imitated : MODEL 4: matter to be set up for printing or photoengraving
2. copy vt 1: to make a copy of 2: to model oneself on 1: to make a copy
2: to undergo copying s duplicating an original as nearly as possible;
IMITATE suggests following a model or pattern without precluding some
variation; MIMIC implies a close copying esp. of voice or mannerisms for
sport or for lifelike simulation or representation; APE may suggest
presumptuous or servile or inept imitating of a superior original; MOCK
adds to MIMIC the clear implication of derisive intent SYN syn IMITATE,
MIMIC, APE, MOCK: COPY implie