What does BREED mean?

Breed

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to produce offspring through reproduction; to raise animals or plants to produce offspring; to develop or cultivate something
• noun: a group of animals or plants that have a common ancestry and characteristics; a particular type or kind of something

Pronunciations:

• US: /briːd/
• UK: /briːd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "breed" comes from the Old English word "brydan" which means "to bring forth, produce, or create." It has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form is commonly used in agriculture and animal husbandry to describe the process of producing offspring. The noun form is often used to classify animals and plants with similar characteristics.

Synonyms:

• produce
• generate
• raise
• cultivate
• develop

Related Words:

• breve
• braid
• bream
• brake
• brave

Example Sentences:

• The dog breeder specializes in breeding golden retrievers.
• The farmer breeds cows for milk production.
• The company aims to breed a new generation of innovative products.
• The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed of dog.
• His arrogance is a breed of ignorance.