breed

/bɹˈiːd/

/ˈbɹid/

Breed

a particular type of animal that has been domesticated by people in a certain way

synonyms : stock

a special type

to breed

MAIN VERB

(of animals) to have sex and produce young

synonyms : multiply

copulate with a female, used especially of horses

synonyms : cover

to produce or give rise to something, often by creating the conditions or circumstances that are necessary for its emergence or development

synonyms : engender

to cause animals to produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

Examples

1. A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society.

2. I learned about different breeds of cows and their characteristics.

3. Excessive use of pesticides can breed resistance in pests, making them harder to control in the future.

4. He saw that his unhealthy habits were influencing his children's behavior, as like breeds like.