mate
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verbmat·edmat·ing
Definition of MATE
transitive verb
2
: to join or fit together : couple
3
a : to join together as mates b : to provide a mate for
intransitive verb
1
: to become mated <gears that mate well>
2
: copulate
First Known Use of MATE
1509
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