breed (Meaning)
breed (n)
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
a special type
breed (v)
call forth
copulate with a female, used especially of horses
cause to procreate (animals)
have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
breed (v. t.)
To produce as offspring; to bring forth; to bear; to procreate; to generate; to beget; to hatch.
To take care of in infancy, and through the age of youth; to bring up; to nurse and foster.
To educate; to instruct; to form by education; to train; -- sometimes followed by up.
To engender; to cause; to occasion; to originate; to produce; as, to breed a storm; to breed disease.
To give birth to; to be the native place of; as, a pond breeds fish; a northern country breeds stout men.
To raise, as any kind of stock.
To produce or obtain by any natural process.
breed (v. i.)
To bear and nourish young; to reproduce or multiply itself; to be pregnant.
To be formed in the parent or dam; to be generated, or to grow, as young before birth.
To have birth; to be produced or multiplied.
To raise a breed; to get progeny.
breed (n.)
A race or variety of men or other animals (or of plants), perpetuating its special or distinctive characteristics by inheritance.
Class; sort; kind; -- of men, things, or qualities.
A number produced at once; a brood.
Synonyms & Antonyms of breed
breed Sentence Examples
- The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed known for its friendly demeanor and intelligence.
- Breed standards outline the specific characteristics that define each dog breed.
- Responsible breeders carefully select mating pairs to maintain the integrity of the breed.
- The Arabian horse is a distinguished breed known for its endurance and elegance.
- Breed diversity ensures that each type of dog serves a unique purpose, from herding to hunting.
- The Bengal cat is a hybrid breed known for its distinctive spotted coat and playful nature.
- Breed associations set guidelines for ethical breeding practices and promote breed health.
- The Shorthorn is a dual-purpose cattle breed valued for both its milk and meat production.
- Breed enthusiasts often participate in dog shows to showcase the best qualities of their breed.
- Breed-specific legislation aims to regulate or ban certain dog breeds deemed dangerous.
FAQs About the word breed
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The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed known for its friendly demeanor and intelligence.
Breed standards outline the specific characteristics that define each dog breed.
Responsible breeders carefully select mating pairs to maintain the integrity of the breed.
The Arabian horse is a distinguished breed known for its endurance and elegance.
