mate

US /meɪt/
UK /meɪt/
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a friend or companion

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He's my best mate from school.
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Let's go for a drink, mate.
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friendpalbuddychumcompanion
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one of a pair of animals, especially birds, that are breeding or have bred

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The male bird was looking for a mate.
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Penguins often stay with the same mate for life.
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partnerconsortspouse
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to join with another in a pair

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The birds will mate in the spring.
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They decided to mate their two dogs.
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breedcopulatepair