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Having a friendship (with)
“Jack is mates with my older brother.”
A network of individuals whom one is acquainted with
“His closest mate, Jim Gordon, describes how particular Lawson was, both in his tramping and camping practices.”
Two objects or people related in some way or considered together
Plural for a romantic partner or spouse
“Richard proved to be her perfect mate. He was steady, devoted, gainfully employed, and well-matched with the requisite temperament.”
Plural for a female romantic partner or spouse
“All he could see was his beautiful mate and hear her words from yesterday ringing in his ears.”
Plural for a male romantic partner or spouse
“Amy looked over her shoulder at her handsome mate, intrigued by his story but still just so grateful he was alive.”
Plural for each of a pair of things intended to complement or match each other
“It appears that I've lost the mate to this sock.”
Plural for a friendly form of address, especially between men or boys
“Hey, mate, what did you say your name was?”
Plural for an assistant or deputy in certain trades
“Dallamore, 23, a servant, has been working in West London as a plumber's mate in workman's clothes.”
Plural for one who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels
Plural for brother or bredrin
To engage in amorous relations, especially for purposes of procreating
“Pandas are notorious for being unwilling to mate in captivity.”
To enter into marriage
“Is it true that people generally tend to mate with others from their own social class?”
To join or match as a pair
“They teach you how to pick up your toys and how to mate the socks from the laundry.”
To join or be joined firmly together
To breed or reproduce within an isolated community
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