to mate / to breed
verb/ɐkɐzɐˈlaɾ/medium
a·ca·sa·lar
Definitions
1To join animals of opposite sexes for reproduction; to breed.
The handler will mate the mare with the stallion next month.
In captivity, endangered species must be carefully bred.
Common collocations
to mate animalsto mate horsesmating season
2To form a pair, to join for reproduction (reflexive use).
The rare birds mate only under specific environmental conditions.
Wolves mate for life.
Common collocations
to mate with
Etymology
Derivação de 'casal' (par de animais), com prefixo 'a-'.