nounπShareA fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate."My classmate, Sarah, is a great mate; we often study together. "persongrouphumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner."The lioness found a strong mate and they raised their cubs together. "animalbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friend, usually of the same sex."My math mate helped me understand the problem. "personhumangroupsocietylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFriendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"languagecommunicationpersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc)."The boatswain's mate helped the captain with the ship's routine tasks. "nauticalmilitarysailingjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship."The ship's mate helped the captain navigate the harbor. "nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA first mate."The first mate on the sailing club's boat helped the captain with navigation. "nauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice."The plumber's mate helped install the new pipes. "jobtechnicalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe other member of a matched pair of objects."My shoes are a perfect match; this one is my left mate. "itemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA suitable companion; a match; an equal."My new classmate is a great mate; we share similar interests and are both good at math. "persongroupfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo match, fit together without space between."The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."structuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copulate."The animals mated during the spring. "biologyanimalsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pair in order to raise offspring"The two robins mated to build a nest and raise their young. "animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrange in matched pairs."The teacher mated the students into groups of two for the project. "organismbiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding."The farmer mated the two sheep to increase the size of his flock. "animalbiologyagriculturenaturesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To copulate with."The deer mated during the spring. "animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo marry; to match (a person)."My parents want me to mate with a nice young man from their church. "familypersonsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with."The young athletes will mate against each other in the regional track and field competition. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit (objects) together without space between."The carpenter carefully mated the two pieces of wood, ensuring a perfect fit. "technicalmachinebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it."The engineers had to mate the shuttle orbiter to the cargo plane before its journey to the spaceport. "technologyvehiclespacemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture."The chess player delivered a stunning mate, forcing their opponent to resign. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat."The failing business was a mate β there was no way out for the investors. "situationgamenegativeoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put the king of an opponent into checkmate."That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape."The complicated instructions for the project effectively mated him with a very difficult deadline. "gamesportwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confuse; to confound."The confusing instructions on the exam paper mated the students, leaving them unsure of how to proceed. "mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea"My grandmother uses the mate plant's leaves to make a delicious herbal tea. "plantdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves."The gardener planted a mate tree in the backyard because he wanted to have a source of leaves for a traditional South American beverage. "plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant."My grandmother makes a delicious mate every afternoon. "drinkplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cup of this drink."I'd like a mate, please. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
