v .
to strive to equal or excel, usually through imitation 대개 모방을 통해서 동등하거나 뛰어나려고 애쓰다, 필적하다

• To _____ someone is to try to be just as good as, or better than, him or her.
• The American company _____d its successful Japanese competitor but never quite managed to do as well.
• Little Joey imitated his athletic older brother in the hope of one day _____ing his success.
• I got ahead by _____ing those who had gone before me.