7664. When youngsters do not have good role-model to emulate they start searching for them amongst Sportsmen of Filmstars.

✅ The correct answer is option A.
imitate : take or follow as a model.

modify : make partial or minor changes to (something).

mollify : appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

inhabit : (of a person, animal, or group) live in or occupy (a place or environment).

emulate : match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Synonym of emulate is imitate