verb

procreate

prohk-ree-AYT

Procreate (verb) means to produce offspring; to reproduce. Example: “Many animals procreate only once a year.”

verb

To produce offspring; to reproduce.

"Many animals procreate only once a year."

How to use procreate

Learner’s notes

In 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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Many animals _____ only once a year.

From Latin prōcreō, "to beget," from prō- ("forth") + creō ("to create").

Origin: Latin

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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").

kind stock rear generate breed reproduce sire beget