Obs. [f. A- pref. 11 intens. + MATE v.] To be a fellow or mate to; to be a match for, to match, equal.
1596. Spenser, F. Q., II. ix. 34. Many a iolly paramoure, The which them did in modest wise amate.
1642. Rogers, Naaman, 128. To amate and equall even true selfedeniall.
