have mates

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

To possess or be in a relationship with friends.

mateVERB + NOUN

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have

Examples (10)

  • He's got loads of mates at school.
  • Do you have many mates who play sports?
  • She used to have some good mates in her old neighborhood.
  • It's important to have reliable mates you can trust.
  • They had a few mates over for dinner last night.
  • Even though he moved, he still has a few close mates from his childhood.
  • I always try to have fun when I'm with my mates.
  • It’s hard to have true mates in a competitive environment.
  • After graduation, many people struggle to have as many mates as they did in college.
  • He enjoys having mates around to share his hobbies with.