Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fornicate
verb
/ˈfɔːrnɪkeɪt/
Definition
To engage in sexual intercourse, especially when considered to be immoral or inappropriate.
Examples
- They chose to fornicate in secret, knowing it was frowned upon by their community.
- In literature, characters often fornicate as a means of expressing their desires and frustrations.
Meaning
The term generally refers to sexual relations between individuals who are not married to each other.
Synonyms
- copulate
- intercourse
- make love
- hook up
