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mate A friendly and loyal companion, usually male. Often used in an informal or slangy context. ■ "Hey mate, can you help me carry these bags to the car?"
calls A loud, high-pitched noise made by a bird in order to attract a mate. ■ The male bird makes a series of calls every morning to attract its mate.
Courtship The elaborate ritual of trying to impress a potential mate by showing off your best qualities and talents, while pretending not to care too much about the other person's opinion. ■ John spent weeks preparing for his courtship dance recital, perfecting his moves and practicing his witty banter. Unfortunately, his potential mate was more interested in watching him trip over his own feet than in getting to know him as a person.
Cheerio A friendly farewell, often used in British English. It is also used to express amusement or delight. ■ "Goodbye, mate! Cheerio!", "I love the new song on the radio. I can't get enough of it! Cheers!"
procreate To spawn offspring by means of sexual reproduction. ■ "If you want to procreate, you'll need to find a mate and start having sex."
Mated To have successfully mated with a mate of the opposite sex. ■ After months of courting, Jane and John finally got married and mated. They spent their honeymoon in bed, but they were disappointed to find that they weren't fertile after all.
pheromones Noun: A chemical signal used by animals to communicate with each other. They can be used for everything from attracting mates to marking territory. ■ "The male elephant released a powerful pheromone to attract the females, causing them to go into heat and mate with him."
signals A series of light, sound, or other physical cues that are used to communicate something important, such as the location of a food source or the availability of a mate. ■ "I knew it was time to start dating again when I picked up on all those signals from the other side of the bar."