to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have
As a small boy, he always tried to emulate his big brother.
Inspired by the success of her mentor, she decided to emulate his approach to leadership.
The aspiring chef sought to emulate the culinary techniques of a renowned master chef.
Many artists strive to emulate the style of famous painters who came before them.
The ambitious project aimed to emulate the success of similar initiatives in other regions.
