verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

mate, breed, procreate, conceive, reproduce

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Example Sentences

Example:He was ready to mate with his partner.

Definition:to engage in sexual intercourse, especially for the purpose of producing offspring

From mate

Example:They wished to breed their dog for a stronger lineage.

Definition:to produce offspring by sexual intercourse

From breed

Example:They decided to procreate and start a family.

Definition:to bring into existence (young, offspring, or offspring collectively) by sexual means

From procreate

Example:She desired to conceive and experience motherhood.

Definition:to bring (a baby or offspring) into existence by fertilization, especially through sexual intercourse

From conceive

Example:The fish are reproducing well in this new environment.

Definition:to produce (young, offspring, or offspring collectively) by sexual means, as plants or animals

From reproduce