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personate

/ˈpɜːrsəneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does personate mean?

verb

To act or pretend to be a person, especially one of authority or importance, in order to deceive or impress others. To represent or impersonate a person, often in a theatrical or fictional context.

Example

"The actor was hired to personate the CEO during the company's annual meeting."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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