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How do you spell Emulate?

Correct spelling

emulate

Remember: one M, then U-L-A-T-E (from Latin aemulus meaning 'rival')

Why is emulate spelled this way?

From Latin aemulari, to rival. AEMULUS (trying to equal). To emulate is to try to equal — imitation driven by admiration rather than competition.

Common misspellings of emulate

emmulateemualteimulate

Example

Young artists often emulate the masters before developing their own unique style.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell emulate?+
The correct spelling is "emulate". Remember: one M, then U-L-A-T-E (from Latin aemulus meaning 'rival')
Is it emmulate or emulate?+
The correct spelling is "emulate", not "emmulate".

Other commonly misspelled words

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