simulates

1. reproduce someone's behavior or looksExamples: "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"Synonyms: copy, imitate, simulate

2. create a representation or model ofExamples: "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"Synonyms: model, simulate

3. make a pretence ofExamples: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"Synonyms: assume, feign, sham, simulate