What is a synonym for "ovulate"?

Common synonyms include: egg release, ovulated, ovulates, ovulating, ovulatory release.

Ovulate

/ˈɒvjʊleɪt/ adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To produce eggs or ova. intransitive
"Other studies have shown that women living near the equator have a marked tendency to ovulate during the full moon."
2
produce and discharge eggs wordnet

Adjective

1
Containing, or bearing, an ovule. not-comparable
"Ovulate flowers are usually isolated by enclosing them individually or in clusters in pollenproof bags […]"

"Rima doesn't ovulate regularly. It will be difficult for her to conceive."

Etymology 1

From ovul(e) + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French ovuler.

Etymology 2

From ovul(e) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).