make out vs copulate

make out and copulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make out	No	No	Yes	No
copulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, copulate is a hypernym of make out; that is, copulate is a word with a broader meaning than make out:

Other hypernyms of make out include couple, mate, pair.

make out (verb)	copulate (verb)
distinguish by sight or hearing	engage in sexual intercourse
make out and issue
write all the required information onto a form
imply or suggest
try to establish
have sexual intercourse with
kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
detect with the senses
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
proceed or get along