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.
Clear Liquid Diet. Background: A clear liquid diet consists of most liquids you can easily see through like water, broth and plain gelatin. These are liquid at body temperature, easily digested and leave no residue in your intestinal tract. A clear liquid diet should not be continued for more than 3-5 days, as it cannot provide you with adequate calories and nutrients, and should not be tried without physician supervision.
The following foods are allowed in a clear liquid diet: 1  Water (plain, carbonated or flavored) 2  Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple or white grape. 3  Fruit-flavored beverages, such as fruit punch or lemonade.  Carbonated drinks, including dark sodas (cola and root beer)