Imitates (8)
'imitates' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'imitate')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for apes that I've seen before include "Large primates" , "Imitates in every aspect" , "Copies the primates?" , "Peas (anag)" , "Imitates like primates" .)
'imitates' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for emulates that I've seen before include "Imitates" , "tries to follow" , "Tries hard to be equal to" , "Copies" .)
'imitates' is the definition.
(mimicking is a kind of imitating)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for mimics that I've seen before include "Imitates for satirical effect" , "Imitators" , "Impersonates or parrots" , "Copies - apes" , "Imitates satirically" .)