mated
Bred or checkmated
Mated describes something that has been paired or joined with a counterpart.
Animals that have mated have copulated: The birds mated for life.
In chess, a mated king is in checkmate—the game is over.
Mechanical parts are mated when fitted together: The mated connectors formed a tight seal.
A person who is mated has found a partner or spouse.
Raised or propagated
- reproducedMade a copy of
- procreatedGenerated biological descendants
- spawnedProduced offspring or results
- siredFathered, especially animals
conceived · fertile · offspring · progeny · litter · brood · copulated · inseminated
Joined in pairs
partnered · connected · yoked · bonded · united · synchronized · harmonized · interlocked
King under inescapable attack
outmaneuvered · vanquished · bested · endgame · zugzwang · stalemate · kingside · queenside
Joined in matrimony
matrimonial · spouse · husband · wife · partner · wedlock · nuptials · union
Able to work together
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
- suitedProperly matched or fitted
- attunedAdjusted to perceive
- symbioticMutually dependent relationship
complementary · kindred · well-matched · congenial · simpatico · like-minded · resonant · aligned
bred
Raised or propagated
- reproducedMade a copy of
- procreatedGenerated biological descendants
- spawnedProduced offspring or results
sired · conceived · fertile · offspring · progeny · litter · brood · copulated · inseminated · crossbred
coupled
Joined in pairs
linked · partnered · connected · yoked · bonded · united · synchronized · harmonized · interlocked · entwined
checkmated
King under inescapable attack
captured · outmaneuvered · vanquished · bested · endgame · zugzwang · stalemate · kingside · queenside
wedded
Joined in matrimony
conjugal · matrimonial · spouse · husband · wife · partner · wedlock · nuptials · union · monogamous
compatible
Able to work together
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
- suitedProperly matched or fitted
- attunedAdjusted to perceive
symbiotic · complementary · kindred · well-matched · congenial · simpatico · like-minded · resonant · aligned · synchronized
matedunmated
Without a partner
unpaired · mateless · single · partnerless · unattached
- soul mateIdeal romantic counterpart
- first mateCaptain's second-in-command
- running mateVice presidential nominee
- mating seasonReproductive cycle timing
- mating danceRitualized movements seeking reproduction
- mating callSpecies-specific courtship signal
mate, classmate, mating, mates, roommate, teammate, checkmate, housemate, teammates