“Fornication” is a formal, judgment-tinged word for sex outside marriage. See grammar, collocations, prepositional patterns, comparisons (adultery, intercourse), examples, and respectful modern alternatives.
“Fornicate” is a formal, judgment-tinged verb meaning to have sex, historically outside marriage. Learn grammar, collocations, prepositions, comparisons with adultery, and clear modern alternatives.
“Make love” is a romantic euphemism for having sex; in older texts it can mean to court. Learn grammar, prepositions (to/with), collocations, comparisons, examples, and when to choose more precise wording.
“Have sex” is the neutral way to describe sexual activity between consenting adults. See grammar patterns, collocations, prepositions, comparisons, examples, and consent-centered, safer-sex guidance.
“Have intercourse” is the formal phrase for having sexual intercourse. Learn its tone, grammar, prepositions, collocations, comparisons with related terms, examples, and notes on consent and safety.