tr.v. per·son·at·ed, per·son·at·ing, per·son·ates 1. To play the role or portray the part of (a character). 2. To assume the character or appearance of, especially fraudulently; impersonate. [Late Latin persōnāre, persōnāt-, to bear the character of, represent, from Latin persōna, person; see PERSON.] per′son·ation n. person·a′tive adj. person·a′tor n. |
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adj. Botany Having two lips, with the throat closed by a prominent palate. Used of a corolla, such as that of the snapdragon. |
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