verb (used with object), imitated, imitating. 1. to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother. 2. to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back.
12,361 Helpful Votes. A. A clear liquid diet consists of clear fluids such as juice without pulp, broth, popsicles (no fruit pieces), plain gelatin, tea and coffee without cream. Always check with your healthcare provider on the specifics about when and how long you need to be on a clear liquid diet.
A clear liquid diet is part of the preparation for a colonoscopy. One or two days before the exam, persons preparing for a colonoscopy may ingest clear liquids. Clear liquids are those that one can see through. When a clear liquid is in a container such as a bowl or glass, the container is visible through the substance.