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copulates

copulates is the third-person singular simple present indicative of copulate.

Meaning of copulate

Verb

copulate (third-person singular simple present copulates, present participle copulating, simple past and past participle copulated)

  1. (formal, intransitive) To engage in sexual intercourse.
    • The amorous couple were found copulating inside the car.

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Questions about copulates

What is copulates the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Copulates is the third-person singular simple present indicative of copulate.

Words near copulates in the dictionary

  1. copulated
  2. copulatee
  3. copulatees
  4. copulater
  5. copulaters
  6. copulates
  7. copulateth
  8. copulating
  9. copulatingly
  10. copulation
  11. copulations

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