ஆங்கிலம்

impersonate

gb/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt/ us/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
பொருள்கள்
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வினைச்சொல் B2 action
1

pretend to be someone else

to act like you are another person, usually to trick people

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] impersonates [someone] (to [do something])
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse impersonate (pretend to be a specific person) with imitate (copy someone’s style or behavior, often for fun).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
pose as (Common in fraud contexts; emphasizes deception.) | pretend to be (More general and less formal.) | pass oneself off as (Stresses trying to convince others of a false identity.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
identify oneself (To state who you really are instead of taking a false identity.) | reveal one's identity (To disclose the real person behind an account or disguise.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
impersonate a police officer |impersonate an official |impersonate a customer |impersonate a bank employee |impersonate the CEO |impersonate another user |impersonate someone online |impersonate someone on social media |impersonate an account holder |impersonate a caller
கருப்பொருள்கள்
crime |technology |law |security
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Someone impersonated a bank employee and persuaded her to share her password.
  • He was arrested for impersonating a police officer to get into the building.
  • The email looked official, but it was sent by a scammer impersonating the company’s support team.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He tried to impersonate my friend online.
  • Do not impersonate another person.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
2

imitate a person for entertainment

to copy the way someone speaks or acts, usually to make people laugh

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] impersonates [someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Impersonate focuses on copying a specific person; mimic can be broader (sounds, animals, movements) and do an impression is a common informal alternative.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
imitate (Broader; can apply to style or behavior as well as a person.) | mimic (Often emphasizes copying voice or small mannerisms.) | do an impression of (Common and informal; strongly linked to comedy.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
be oneself (To act naturally as your real self, not copying another person.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
impersonate a celebrity |impersonate a politician |impersonate a singer |impersonate an actor |impersonate a public figure |impersonate someone’s voice |impersonate someone’s accent |impersonate someone perfectly |impersonate someone on stage |impersonate someone for a sketch
கருப்பொருள்கள்
arts |media |humor |performance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • In the sketch, she impersonated the mayor’s voice and gestures.
  • He can impersonate famous singers so well that people close their eyes and believe it’s real.
  • The comedian impersonated several celebrities during the show.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She can impersonate her teacher.
  • He impersonated a famous actor.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
impersonate
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt/
US/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
im - per - son - ate (4 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: impersonate
  • 3rd Person Singular: impersonates
  • Present Participle: impersonating
  • Past: impersonated
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
impersonates verb impersonating verb impersonated verb
Core family
impersonation noun C1 impersonator noun B2
Related words
persona noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

impersonate a celebrity

1
/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt ə səlˈɛbɹɪti/
fixed phrase

act like a famous person

to copy a famous person for fun or performance

உதாரணங்கள்
  • At the party, he impersonated a celebrity and everyone recognized the voice.
  • The show invites contestants to impersonate a celebrity on stage.
  • She became popular for impersonating celebrities in short videos.

impersonate a police officer

1
/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt ə pəlˈis ˈɔfɪsɚ/
fixed phrase legal

pretend to be a police officer

to pretend you are a police officer (often a crime)

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He was charged with impersonating a police officer after stopping drivers on the highway.
  • The scam involved callers impersonating a police officer and demanding payment.
  • It is a serious offense to impersonate a police officer.

impersonate someone online

1
/ɪmpˈɚsənˌeɪt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase

use another identity online

to pretend to be another person on the internet

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Someone is impersonating me online and messaging my contacts.
  • The platform removed accounts that impersonated public figures online.
  • She reported the profile for impersonating her online.

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