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Breed
01
a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
Examples
The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.
The Arabian horse breed is known for its elegant appearance and endurance.
02
a category or type of something
Examples
He belongs to a breed of leaders who inspire loyalty.
This breed of car is designed for speed.
to breed
01
(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young
Intransitive
Examples
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.
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
Examples
A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society.
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
Examples
The farmer breeds cattle to improve the quality of the herd for meat production.
The kennel selectively breeds Labrador Retrievers for their friendly temperament and intelligence.
04
to develop a particular kind of animal or plant by choosing and mating specific ones to get certain qualities
Examples
They are breeding a new type of apple that grows faster.
The lab is breeding mice for medical research.
