Meaning
To attempt to equal or be the same as.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
First attested in 1586; borrowed from Latin aemulātus, perfect active participle of Latin aemulor (“to rival, emulate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: