Collocations for mate - noun
1. friend
ADJ.
best, good
They''ve been good mates ever since they were at school together.
They''ve been good mates ever since they were at school together.
VERB + MATE
have
He''s got loads of mates at school.
He''s got loads of mates at school.
2. sexual partner
VERB + MATE
attract, choose, find
These birds have colourful feathers to attract a mate.
These birds have colourful feathers to attract a mate.