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REPLICATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REPLICATE?

Need another word that means the same as “replicate”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “replicate” in this overview.

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Replicate as a Verb
Definitions of "Replicate" as a verb
Synonyms of "Replicate" as a verb (9 Words)
Usage Examples of "Replicate" as a verb
Replicate as an Adjective
Definitions of "Replicate" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Replicate" as an adjective (6 Words)
Usage Examples of "Replicate" as an adjective
Associations of "Replicate" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Replicate” are: double, duplicate, reduplicate, repeat, copy, retroflex, reproduce, make a copy of, make a replica of, another, twin, new, matching

Replicate as a Verb

Definitions of "Replicate" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “replicate” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Make an exact copy of; reproduce.
Bend or turn backward.
(of genetic material or a living organism) reproduce or give rise to a copy of itself.
Repeat (a scientific experiment or trial) to obtain a consistent result.
Reproduce or make an exact copy of.
Make or do or perform again.

Synonyms of "Replicate" as a verb (9 Words)

copy	Reproduce or make an exact copy of. I began to copy* out the addresses.*
double	Do double duty serve two purposes or have two functions. We struck out seaward to double* the headland of the cape.*
duplicate	Duplicate or match. Information sheets had to be typed and duplicated.
make a copy of	Add up to.
make a replica of	Amount to.
reduplicate	Repeat (a syllable or other linguistic element) exactly or with a slight change (e.g. hurly-burly, see-saw). The consonant reduplicates after a short vowel.
repeat	Repeat an earlier theme of a composition. Are you hurt he repeated.
reproduce	Produce something very similar to (something else) in a different medium or context. Bacteria normally divide and reproduce* themselves every twenty minutes.*
retroflex	Articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate. Indian accents can be characterized by the fact that speakers retroflex* their consonants.*

Usage Examples of "Replicate" as a verb

In order to replicate, cells must make copies of their DNA.
These findings have been replicated by Metzger and Antes.
Replicate the cell.
It might be impractical to replicate Eastern culture in the west.
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick.
Interleukin-16 prevents the virus from replicating itself.

Replicate as an Adjective

Definitions of "Replicate" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “replicate” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Of the nature of a copy.
Of the nature of a repetition of a scientific experiment or trial.

Synonyms of "Replicate" as an adjective (6 Words)

another	Any of various alternatives; some other. Put it off to another* or some other day.*
double	(of a flower) having more than one circle of petals. The double* life of a freelance secret agent.*
duplicate	Having two corresponding or identical parts. A duplicate* set of keys.*
matching	Corresponding in pattern, colour, or design; complementary. A blue jacket and matching* skirt.*
new	Gratuitously new. A new* year.*
twin	Of a crystal twinned. She gave birth to twin* boys.*

Usage Examples of "Replicate" as an adjective

A replicate Earth.
The variation of replicate measurements.

Associations of "Replicate" (30 Words)

copier	A machine that makes exact copies of something, especially documents, video or audio recordings, or software.
copy	Send someone a copy of an email that is addressed to a third party. The command will copy* a file from one disc to another.*
duplicate	Duplicate or match. A duplicate* key.*
echo	Ring or echo with sound. His words echoed John F Kennedy.
emulate	Imitate. This artist s drawings cannot emulate* his water colors.*
facsimile	Send something via a facsimile machine. A facsimile* of the manuscript.*
fax	The production or transmission of faxes. To obtain a brochure fax* the agent.*
imitate	Make a reproduction or copy of. The mime imitated the passers by.
imitation	The doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations. He attempted an atrocious imitation* of my English accent.*
imitator	Someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another. The show s success has sparked off many imitators.
likeness	The fact or quality of being alike; resemblance. Her likeness* to him was astonishing.*
microcosm	A miniature model of something. The belief in correspondences between the Universe and Man between microcosm* and macrocosm.*
mime	A practitioner of mime or a performer in a mime. Mime is part of our cultural heritage.
mimesis	Any disease that shows symptoms characteristic of another disease. Culture is organized in terms of mimesis* and desire.*
mimetic	Exhibiting mimicry. Mimetic coloring of a butterfly.
mimic	An animal or plant that mimics another. The actor mimicked the President very accurately.
pantomime	Express or represent by exaggerated mime. They pantomimed picking up dropped food.
pastiche	A musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources. A pastiche* of literary models and sources.*
photocopy	Make a photocopy of. You can photocopy* the entry form.*
plagiarize	Take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one’s own. He was fined 6 000 for having plagiarized the song.
replica	An exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale. A replica* of the Empire State Building.*
replication	The act of making copies. DNA replication.
reproduce	Produce something very similar to (something else) in a different medium or context. You ll be amazed to see how well half tones reproduce.
reproducible	Able to be reproduced or copied. Astonishingly reproducible* results can be obtained.*
resemble	Have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like. This paper resembles my own work.
sample	Take a sample or samples of something for analysis. Piano samples.
scribe	Write. Mark the position of the lock body on the door edge then scribe* a centre mark.*
simulate	Pretend to have or feel (an emotion. It was impossible to force a smile to simulate* pleasure.*
triplicate	A thing which is part of a set of three copies or corresponding parts. Triplicate the letter for the committee.
verbatim	In precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker. He repeated her remarks verbatim.