noun🔗ShareThe conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture."The chess club member achieved a brilliant mates, checkmating his opponent in the final round. "gameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat."After the company lost its biggest client and declared bankruptcy, it was clear: this was mates for everyone involved. "situationnegativeoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put the king of an opponent into checkmate."That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape."The relentless series of missed deadlines and careless mistakes mates him to a negative performance review at work. "situationgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.""After years of working together, the construction workers became close mates." "persongrouphumansocietyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner."During the spring, the birds sing loudly to attract mates. "animalbiologynatureorganismsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA friend, usually of the same sex.""After school, I'm going to the park with my mates." "personhumanfamilygroupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFriendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"personlanguagecommunicationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc)."The chief petty officer assigned the new sailors to various duties, directing some to the Boatswain's Mates to learn rope work and others to the Gunner's Mates for weapons training. "nauticalmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship."The ship's mates were responsible for checking the cargo before it was loaded. "nauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA first mate."The captain relied heavily on his mates to navigate the ship safely through the storm. "nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice."The plumber brought his mate to the house to help carry the pipes and tools. "technicaljobworkpersonindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe other member of a matched pair of objects.""I need to find the mates to these socks after doing laundry so I can put them away." "itempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA suitable companion; a match; an equal.""These two socks are mates because they are the same color and size, making them a perfect pair." "personfamilygroupsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo match, fit together without space between."The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."functiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo copulate."The birds mated in the spring, building a nest together afterwards. "animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pair in order to raise offspring"The two female penguins mated to raise their chick. "animalbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo arrange in matched pairs."The librarian carefully mates each book with its corresponding barcode before placing it on the shelf. "organizationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding."The zookeeper carefully mates the two pandas in the hope they will have a cub. "animalbiologyorganismagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of an animal) To copulate with."During the spring breeding season, the male and female birds often mates to produce offspring. "animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo marry; to match (a person)."The village elder mates young couples from different clans to ensure peace and prosperity. "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.""In the chess tournament, Sarah hopes to mate the reigning champion in the final round." "sportgameachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fit (objects) together without space between."The carpenter carefully mates the edges of the two wooden boards to create a seamless surface. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it."After landing, technicians carefully mate the space shuttle orbiter to the top of the specially designed Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. "technologyvehiclespacenauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo confuse; to confound."The complex math problem completely mates me; I don't understand where to even begin. "mindlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea"We bought some mates at the market to make tereré. "plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFriendly; having a friendship (with)."He is mates with my brother."humanpersoncharacterattitudesocietygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves."The farmer carefully pruned the mates in his field, ensuring a healthy harvest of leaves for tea. "plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant."My grandmother brews a delicious herbal mates, which she enjoys every afternoon. "drinkplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cup of this drink."After a long hike, hot mates were exactly what we needed to warm up. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading