Mated

The past tense and past participle of 'mate,' meaning to pair or couple for reproductive purposes, especially referring to animals. It can also describe the joining of two things, similar or dissimilar, such as puzzle pieces or electronic components. Furthermore, 'mated' can be used figuratively to describe a close or harmonious relationship between two things, even abstract concepts, like ideas or designs. Lastly, it implies being joined or combined to work together or be attached to something, completing a pair.

Mated meaning with examples

• The majestic lions were finally observed in the wild when they mated, a rare and beautiful sight. The pride settled and relaxed during their mating period, afterwards, they would continue their hunt.
• After carefully selecting the proper connecting points, the engineers successfully mated the two vital sections of the spacecraft, ensuring a secure fit for the remainder of the journey to the station.
• The artist successfully mated the contrasting elements of light and dark in the artwork, creating a stunningly balanced composition to give it the right message.
• Before beginning the job, ensure you've mated the proper connector to the motherboard so it can function properly and provide the power that's needed.