choose a mate
Frequency: 7.04.1 per million words
To decide on a particular person as a partner from a number of possibilities.
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- In many species, females choose their mates based on physical prowess.
- She wanted to choose a mate who shared her values and dreams.
- It's a significant decision to choose a mate for life.
- The young man was determined to choose a mate carefully.
- How do individuals choose their mates in today's society?
- Different cultures have different rituals for how one chooses a mate.
- He found it difficult to choose a mate from the many eligible candidates.
- Some animals will only choose a mate after a lengthy courtship display.
- Parents often hope their children will choose suitable mates.
- One must choose a mate not just for love, but for companionship.