copulate

verb

UK/ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/
US/ˈkɑː.pjə.leɪt/

Definitions of copulate verb

  1. Intransitive

    to engage in sexual intercourse; to mate

    • During the breeding season, birds copulate frequently.

    • The two dogs were observed copulating in the park.

    • Scientists are studying how different species of animals copulate.