Verb
/āp/,
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aped, past tense; aped, past participle; apes, 3rd person singular present; aping, present participle;
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Imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), esp. in an absurd or unthinking way
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new architecture can respect the old without aping its style
Web Definitions:
- (Aping) Imitation is an advanced behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's. The word can be applied in many contexts, ranging from animal training to international politics.