mates
/meɪts/
verb
- To come together as a pair to produce offspring; to breed.
- The lions mate during the dry season.
- These two dogs mated and had a litter of puppies.
- Scientists observed the birds mating in the spring.
- To join or fit together as a pair.
- The gears mate with each other to transfer motion.
- The two pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.
- The carpenter mated the boards with precision.
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noun
- Friends or companions; people you spend time with or have a close relationship with.
- She's one of my oldest mates; we've known each other since childhood.
- My mates and I play soccer every Saturday.
- He went to the movies with his mates from school.
- A partner in a marriage, romantic relationship, or a pair of animals that breed together.
- The zookeepers introduced a new female to be the male gorilla's mate.
- Birds often choose a mate and stay together for life.
- He is looking for a mate to share his adventures.
- A coworker or someone you work with, especially in a skilled trade or on a ship.
- The ship's mate gave orders to the crew.
- The plumber brought his mate to help with the repair.
- My work mate and I always take lunch together.
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