1. plural of date; the sweet edible fruits of a date palm
2. plural of date; particular days of the month or year
3. plural of date; social appointments, especially romantic ones

1. third person singular present of date; determines the age of something
2. third person singular present of date; goes out with someone romantically

Examples

• She bought fresh dates from the Middle Eastern market.
• The important dates for the exam are marked on the calendar.
• He has three dates scheduled this week.
• The archaeologist dates the pottery to 500 BCE.
• She dates a different person every month.
• These dates are very sweet and chewy.
• Please circle the dates when you’re available.
• The scientist dates fossils using carbon dating.