Is emulate a Scrabble word?

Yes, emulate is a Scrabble word!

...and is worth 9 points in Scrabble, and 12 points in Words with Friends

Emulate is a valid Scrabble word.

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Is Emulate a word? Emulate meaning

EMULATE

(verb)

Definition: to imitate, and, in some cases, to surpass (as in an achievement)

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the same can be said for emulation. While the words are often used interchangeably, “emulate” more correctly refers to someone who is not only imitating, but surpassing the original. For example, athletes try to “emulate” their role models by not only equaling, but surpassing their past achievements.

All of this leads to the burning question: Which word came first? Is “imitation” imitating “emulation,” or is it the other way around? As with so many words, “imitate” and “emulate” both come from Latin words (“imitatus,” to copy, and “aemulus,” which means rivaling). The Merriam-Webster dictionary tells us that “emulate” first joined the English language in 1582, while “imitate” made its first appearance in 1534. So you could say that “emulate” came along 50 years later in an effort to not only equal but to go one better over “imitate.” As with many etymological slugfests, however, both words have survived and are still popularly used more than 400 years later.

Ways to use EMULATE in a sentence:

  • If I tried to emulate you, I’d probably end up in prison.
  • At this year’s Olympics, the gold medalist emulated her heroes.
  • You should always emulate your betters unless you find you don’t have any.

Definition of emulate

The meaning of emulate

emulate

3 definitions of the word emulate.

Verb

  1. Strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  2. Imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
  3. Compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with

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