Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bred
verb
/brɛd/
Definition
To produce offspring or to raise animals or plants.
Examples
- The farmer bred his cattle to produce healthier calves.
- She bred her champion dogs to enhance their lineage.
- Many plants are bred for specific traits like disease resistance.
Meaning
The term refers to the process of bringing up young animals, specifically in the context of domesticated species, as well as the act of cultivation in agriculture.
Synonyms
- raised
- cultivated
- nurtured
