verb
procreate
prohk-ree-AYT
Procreate (verb) means to produce offspring; to reproduce. Example: “Many animals procreate only once a year.”
verb
1
To produce offspring; to reproduce.
"Many animals procreate only once a year."
How to use procreate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for having children or reproducing.
When to use it
Fairly formal or clinical; "have children" is the everyday way to say this.
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Word forms
- Plural
- procreates
- Third person singular
- procreates
- Past tense
- procreated
- Comparative
- more procreate
- Superlative
- most procreate
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Etymology
From Latin prōcreō, "to beget," from prō- ("forth") + creō ("to create").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for procreate
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What does “procreate” mean?
The word “procreate” means to produce offspring; to reproduce. In plain terms, a formal word for having children or reproducing.
How do you pronounce “procreate”?
“Procreate” is pronounced prohk-ree-AYT (/ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “procreate” in a sentence?
Here is “procreate” used in a sentence: “Many animals procreate only once a year.”
What is another word for “procreate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “procreate” include beget and breed.
What part of speech is “procreate”?
“Procreate” is a verb.
Where does the word “procreate” come from?
The word “procreate” comes from Latin. From Latin prōcreō, "to beget," from prō- ("forth") + creō ("to create").
