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Meaning of the word breed in English

What does breed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

breed

US /briːd/
UK /briːd/
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Verb

1.

to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals

Example:
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They breed horses for racing.
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Many animals breed in the spring.
Synonym:
reproduce raise rear procreate multiply
2.

to cause something to happen or develop

Example:
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Poverty often breeds crime.
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Such conditions breed discontent.
Synonym:
cause produce generate create foster

Noun

1.

a group of animals, especially domestic animals, having a distinctive appearance and typically developed by deliberate selection

Example:
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What breed of dog is that?
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This is a rare breed of cat.
Synonym:
strain type kind variety
2.

a type of person or group of people with shared characteristics

Example:
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He's a new breed of politician.
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They represent a dying breed.
Synonym:
type kind sort class category
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