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

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