Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breed
verb
/briːd/
Definition
To produce offspring by reproduction.
Examples
- The farmer decided to breed horses for racing.
- She wants to breed a new variety of roses in her garden.
- Dogs are often bred for specific traits and characteristics.
Meaning
The term ‘breed’ refers to the process of animals or plants reproducing and creating new individuals of the same species.
Synonyms
- reproduce
- propagate
- produce
- multiply
- generate
