See Also: MATE(law)
first mate(dictionary)
mate(encyclopedia)
sui-mate(dictionary)
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mate(4)(dictionary)
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mate(5) (iou)



mate verb2. E16.
[from MATE noun2.]
a. verb trans. Be a match for; equal, rival. Now poet. E16.
Sir W. Scott In speed His galley mates the flying steed.
b. verb intrans. Claim equality with. arch. L17.
verb intrans. & trans. = MATCH verb1 4. L16.
verb trans. Join suitably with; associate, treat as comparable with. L16.
a. verb trans. Pair (animals) for breeding. Also foll. by up. E17.
Oban Times The first common seal in Scotland to give birth in captivity..was mated last April.
b. verb intrans. Of animals: come together for breeding; copulate (with). M19.
D. H. Lawrence Dark, like a lair where strong beasts had lurked and mated.
a. verb intrans. Associate or keep company with. M19.
G. Naylor Contempt mates well with pity.
b. verb trans. Accompany suitably. rare. L19.
Mechanics.
a. verb intrans. Of a part: make a good or proper fit with. E20.
b. verb trans. Fit or join (a part) with or to. M20.
Time The orbiter will be 'mated' to a carrier plane.
Phrases: mating call a characteristic call used by an animal during the mating season, esp. by males to attract potential mates. mating season a period of the year during which members of an animal species mate, often adopting a special coloration and characteristic behaviour.