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PERSONATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Personate.

Personate - as a verb

Pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions

Example: "She posed as the czar's daughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impersonate15pose6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
betray11deceive13lead astray
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attribute human qualities to something

Example: "The greeks personated their gods ridiculous"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
personify17

Personate - as an adjective

Having the throat of a corolla nearly closed by a projection of the base of the lower lip (in a way reminiscent of a mask), as in the flower of the snapdragon.

Example Sentences

"He tried to personate his favorite actor during the talent show."
"The criminal used a disguise to personate a police officer."
"Actors often personate famous historical figures."
"The comedian's impression was so accurate, it seemed like he could personate anyone."
"It is illegal to personate a government official."
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Word Game Points

Is PERSONATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, personate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERSONATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PERSONATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, personate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSONATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PERSONATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, personate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSONATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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