Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impersonate

verb

/ɪmˈpɜr.sən.eɪt/

Definition

To pretend to be someone else, especially to deceive others.

Examples

He decided to impersonate a famous actor at the costume party.
The scammer attempted to impersonate a bank officer to steal personal information.
She can impersonate several celebrities, entertaining her friends.

Meaning

Impersonating involves adopting the identity, character, or personality of another person, typically for a specific purpose, often to gain some advantage.