Copulate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To engage in sexual intercourse.
Mate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To match, fit together without space between.To copulate.To pair in order to raise offspringTo arrange in matched pairs.To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.To fit (objects) together without space between.To win a game of chess by putting the opponent in checkmate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A sexual partner.The other member of a matched pair of objects.A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship. In naval ranks, a mate may also be, or be subordinate to, a particular non-commissioned officer (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).Short for first mate.A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.A friend, colleague etc.; an informal and friendly term of address to a stranger, usually of the same sex. Often used in direct address to any male.(in combination) a fellow, associate, colleague, or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. classmate, shipmate.Short for Checkmate., an aromatic tea-like drink prepared from the holly yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis).The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
Example sentence: It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.'