Breed (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms); "pandas rarely breed in captivity".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Migratory birds often travel long distances to their native habitats to breed and nest.
- The conditions in the laboratory allowed the microorganisms to breed and multiply rapidly.
- Farmers are working hard to breed high-quality cattle that can withstand harsh environments.
- It's challenging to observe pandas breed in their natural habitats due to the remote locations.
- Scientists have been trying to find ways to make endangered species breed successfully in zoos.
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Meaning 2
Call forth.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Financial stress can breed further anxiety and worsen the mental health of individuals.
- His anger breed jealousy towards his fellow colleagues who were getting promotions ahead of him.
- A toxic work environment can breed resentment and dissatisfaction among employees.
- Social frustration can breed radical ideology among young and susceptible minds.
- Conflict in workplaces often breed gossip and negativity.
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Meaning 3
Cause to procreate (animals); "She breeds dogs".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She breeds dogs and sells them to people who are looking for a loyal companion.
- Local farmers breed cattle and sheep for a living, relying on the livestock for their income.
- The zoo breeds endangered species to help increase their populations and prevent extinction.
- They breed horses for competitions, focusing on speed and agility.
- She breeds rabbits and gives them away as pets to her friends and family.
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Meaning 4
Copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The stallion is ready to breed with the prized mare in the spring season.
- Stallions are allowed to breed only a limited number of times each year due to health concerns.
- Male donkeys are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity.
- The owner chose not to breed her award-winning mare to a lesser stallion.
- Scientists hope to breed the endangered species in a controlled environment.