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Breed
01
a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
Example
The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor.
The Arabian horse breed is known for its elegant appearance and endurance.
The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.
02
a special type
to breed
01
(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young
Intransitive
Example
The pair of rabbits bred successfully, resulting in a litter of adorable baby bunnies.
Our dog recently bred with a neighbor 's dog, and now we 're expecting puppies.
These rabbits are known for breeding rapidly, so be prepared for more babies soon.
02
to produce or give rise to something, often by creating the conditions or circumstances that are necessary for its emergence or development
Transitive: to breed a condition oe emotion
Example
A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society.
Excessive use of pesticides can breed resistance in pests, making them harder to control in the future.
A supportive and inclusive work environment can breed creativity and collaboration among employees.
03
to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings
Transitive: to breed animals
Example
The kennel selectively breeds Labrador Retrievers for their friendly temperament and intelligence.
The farmer breeds cattle to improve the quality of the herd for meat production.
Professional horse breeders carefully pair stallions and mares to breed championship racehorses.
Example
The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor.
The Arabian horse breed is known for its elegant appearance and endurance.
The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.
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