106+ Words that rhyme with mate

Mate is a 1-syllable word with 106 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are create, crate, date. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of mate

noun
  1. the officer below the master on a commercial ship
  2. a fellow member of a team; "it was his first start against his former teammates"
  3. the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner); "he loved the mare and all her mates"; "camels hate leaving their mates"

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Examples of "mate" in lyrics

See how mate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "That's enough to keep us busy till we find the right mate"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "State to state, fly hoes to mate"
    AMG — Around the World
  • "Matter fact game over muthafucka, Check mate"
    Apocalipps — Check Mate

What do these rhymes mean?

crate
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping the quantity contained in a crate put into a crate
create
make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" bring into existence
date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date
plate
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands
state
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "mate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like create, crate, date create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with mate?
Words that rhyme with mate include: create, crate, date, state, plate, ate, late, skate, gate, rate, and 96 more.
How many syllables does mate have?
Mate has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with mate?
There are 106 words that rhyme with mate: 106 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mate in songwriting are create, crate, date. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with mate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mate include create, crate, date, state, plate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: create, crate; 1-syllable: abate, await; 2-syllable: conjugate, interstate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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