mate
mate
meɪt
meit
British pronunciation
/meɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "mate"in English

to mate
01

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

Intransitive
to mate definition and meaning
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Examples
The birds mate during the spring season to raise their young.
The deer mate during the rutting season, displaying elaborate courtship behaviors.
02

to place the opponent's king under attack in such a way that there is no move to escape

Transitive: to mate an opponent or their king
to mate definition and meaning
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Examples
With his last move, he mated his opponent and won the game.
She trapped his king in a corner and finally mated him.
03

to join, fit, or associate in a way that is appropriate or harmonious

Transitive: to mate two or more things | to mate sth with sth
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Examples
He tried to mate the two colors to create a balanced design.
The chef mated the flavors of the sauce and pasta beautifully.
Mate
01

a romantic or sexual partner, especially in a long-term or committed relationship

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
mate definition and meaning
InformalInformal
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She is my life mate, and we share everything together.
He considers his wife not just his mate, but also his best friend and confidante.
02

a move that delivers an unavoidable check to the opponent's king, ending the game

mate definition and meaning
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He achieved mate in three moves.
The grandmaster announced mate, claiming victory.
03

an officer ranking immediately below the captain on a commercial vessel

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Examples
The first mate inspected the cargo hold.
The mate coordinated the crew during docking.
04

the partner of an animal, especially for reproduction

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The eagle returned to find its mate at the nest.
Penguins often choose the same mate each breeding season.
05

a colleague or fellow member of a team or group

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He discussed the project with his work mates.
He shared the workload evenly with his mates.
06

an exact copy of something

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Examples
The jeweler created a perfect mate of the original necklace.
The artist made a mate of the sculpture for the gallery.
07

a friend, especially of the same gender

Dialectbritish flagBritish
InformalInformal
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Hey mate, can you help me carry this?
He went to the pub with his mates after work.
08

one of a pair, matching or complementary

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Examples
Each sock has a mate in the drawer.
He lost the mate of his favorite glove.
mate
mate
meɪt
meit
British pronunciation
/mateɪ/
maté
Mate
01

a traditional South American drink made by infusing dried yerba maté leaves in hot water

What is "maté"?

Maté is a traditional South American drink that is made from the dried leaves of the yerba maté plant. It is a popular beverage in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and is often consumed in a social setting with friends and family. Maté is prepared by steeping the dried leaves in hot water, often in a special gourd called a maté, and drinking it through a metal straw called a bombilla. Maté has a strong and bitter flavor, with a grassy and herbal taste that is often compared to green tea. It is also high in caffeine and other stimulants, which can provide a jolt of energy and mental alertness. Maté is often enjoyed as a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, and is a beloved and iconic part of South American culture. It is also sometimes used as a flavoring agent in other beverages and foods.

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Examples
She sipped mate while watching the sunrise.
He offered mate to everyone at the gathering.
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