simulate
verb/simuˈlaɾ/medium
si·mu·lar
Definition
To pretend, to give the appearance of something that is not real; to imitate.
The player tried to simulate a foul to get a penalty.
The students used a computer program to simulate a chemical reaction.
Common collocations
simulate an illnesssimulate an accidentsimulate an attacksimulate emotions
Etymology
Do latim 'simulāre', de 'similis' (semelhante).