Procreate

Pronunciation: /proʊˈkriːt/

Definitions of procreate

verb to produce offspring; to reproduce

Example Sentences

A1 Animals procreate to have babies.

A2 Humans procreate by engaging in sexual intercourse.

B1 Many species procreate through a process of mating and fertilization.

B2 In some cultures, there are rituals associated with procreation.

C1 The ability to procreate is considered a fundamental aspect of life.

C2 Advancements in reproductive technology have made it possible for more people to procreate.

Examples of procreate in a Sentence

formal The purpose of marriage is often seen as a means to procreate and continue the family line.

informal Some people choose not to procreate and instead focus on their careers or other interests.

slang I heard she's been trying to procreate with that guy she just started dating.

figurative The artist's goal was to procreate ideas and concepts through their unique style of painting.

Grammatical Forms of procreate

• past tense: procreated
• plural: procreate
• comparative: more procreative
• superlative: most procreative
• present tense: procreates
• future tense: will procreate
• perfect tense: has procreated
• continuous tense: is procreating
• singular: procreates
• positive degree: procreative
• infinitive: to procreate
• gerund: procreating
• participle: procreating

Origin and Evolution of procreate

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'procreate' originated from the Latin word 'procreare', which means to generate or produce offspring.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'procreate' has retained its original meaning of producing offspring, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to the act of reproducing or creating something new.