Select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words: Imitated and Intimated
A.Imitate is a pronoun meaning take or follow as a model. Intimate is a noun meaning closely acquainted.
B.Imitate is an adjective meaning closely acquainted. Intimate is a verb meaning take or follow as a model.
C.Imitate is an interjection meaning take or follow as a model. Intimate is an adverb meaning closely acquainted.
D.Imitate is a verb meaning take or follow as a model. Intimate is an adjective meaning closely acquainted.✓ Correct
Explanation
Imitate is a verb meaning to take or follow as a model, to copy someone's actions, appearance, or speech. Intimate (as an adjective) means closely acquainted, familiar, or having a close personal relationship (it can also be a verb meaning to hint/imply, but here the question concerns the 'closely acquainted' sense). Option (d) correctly identifies imitate as a verb and intimate as an adjective with their respective meanings.
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