copulate
verb
UK/ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/
US/ˈkɑː.pjə.leɪt/
Definitions of copulate verb
- 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.