What does "emulating" mean?

present participle and gerund of emulate

What is a synonym for "emulating"?

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

Emulating

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

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present participle and gerund of emulate form-of, gerund, participle, present

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ape challenge challenge comparison compete compete with contend

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"Daphnis swam in the rivers, and Chloe bathed in the springs; he piped, vying with the zephyrs that breathed through the pines, whilst she sang, emulating the nightingales with her melody."

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