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impersonate

verb

UK/ɪmˈpɜː.sᵊn.eɪt/
US/ɪmˈpɝː.sᵊn.eɪt/

Definitions of impersonate verb

  1. Transitive

    To intentionally mimic another person's mannerisms, speech, appearance, or expressions, often for entertainment.

    • The comedian is very skilled at impersonating various celebrities.

    • At the costume party, he impersonated a famous historical figure.

    • She can impersonate her boss's voice perfectly.

  2. Transitive

    To deceive by pretending to be someone else.

    • He was arrested for impersonating a doctor.

    • Someone tried to impersonate me to get my personal information.

    • Fraudsters often impersonate government officials to scam money.