What does "emulates" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of emulate

What is a synonym for "emulates"?

Common synonyms include: ape, challenge, challenge comparison, compete, compete with, contend.

Emulates

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of emulate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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ape challenge challenge comparison compete compete with contend

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"The sapphire, azure gem that emulates heaven's loftly arch, shall gleam, and softly there the verdant emerald shed its greenest light, and fiery carbuncle flash forth its rosy rays from the pure gold."

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