General imitation:
* Mimic: This is a common and straightforward word for imitation.
* Copy: This suggests a direct and faithful reproduction of something.
* Emulate: This implies a desire to achieve something similar to the original.
* Reproduce: This is a more technical term, often used for replicating a scientific process or artifact.
* Replicate: Similar to reproduce, but can also mean to make a copy of something.
Specific types of imitation:
* Parody: This is a humorous imitation, often of a serious subject.
* Mock: This is a playful or disrespectful imitation.
* Ape: This implies a crude or unskillful imitation.
* Echo: This suggests a repetition of something, often words or sounds.
The best word to use will depend on the context and the specific type of imitation you want to describe.