procreate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //proʊˈkreɪt//
KK: /proʊˈkreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To create new life or offspring through reproduction.
Example
Many animals procreate during the spring season.
Tense Forms
Past: procreated
Past Participle: procreated
Conversation
Have you ever thought about why some animals procreate so quickly?
Yeah, it's fascinating how nature works like that.
I guess it’s all about survival and making sure their species continues to thrive.
Absolutely! It’s amazing how instinct drives them to procreate at the right time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
breed
multiply
reproduce
Antonyms
sterilize
cease
abort
transitive verb
Definition
To create or produce offspring; to bring new life into existence.
Example
Many animals procreate during the spring season.
Tense Forms
Past: procreated
Past Participle: procreated
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how animals procreate?
Yeah, it's fascinating to see how different species do it.
I read that some animals have really unique ways to procreate.
Root Explanation
Procreate → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forth) and "creare" (meaning to create). The word describes the act of creating offspring or bringing forth new life.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bringing forth' ('pro-') new life by 'creating' ('creare') — that's what procreate means.
Visually Confused Words
prorebate
precreate
prorate
ocreate
unprocreated
recreate
priorate
perorate