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Impersonate

/ˌɪˈmpɜrsəˌneɪt/
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(verb) To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of, especially when there is an intent to deceive.

Are you suggesting that we impersonate policemen?
Can you impersonate Tom?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The clever comedian can ____ the famous actor so well that it's actually quite scary.

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