Definition of breed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
resulttr. cause a particular outcome or behaviortr.
- Neglect can breed resentment among team members.
2.
biologytr./intr. produce offspring through sexual reproductiontr./intr.
- The rabbits breed quickly in the wild.
3.
animal husbandrytr. TECH. mate animals to improve their qualitiestr. TECH.
- Farmers breed cows for better milk production.
4.
plant cultivationtr. TECH. grow plants with desired traitstr. TECH.
- They breed roses to enhance their color.
Noun
1.
animalgroup of animals with specific traits
- The Labrador is a popular breed of dog.
2.
thingstype or kind of thing
- This breed of car is very reliable.
Expressions with breed
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reproduce very quickly and in large numbers
The couple seems to breed like rabbits.
person or thing with unique qualities
She is a different breed, always thinking outside the box.
person or thing that is very unusual or unique
She is a different breed of cat in this industry.
group becoming less numerous over time
Blacksmiths are a dying breed in modern society.
group with new ideas or qualities different from before
This company represents a new breed of innovators.
type of animal that is uncommon
The farm specializes in raising rare breed chickens.
have babies very fast and in huge numbers
They breed like flies and rabbits during the long rainy season.
superior within a specific category or class
This software is considered best of breed in its field..
person of mixed racial ancestry, often seen as offensive
He was often called a half-breed in the past.
to be an inherent part of someone's nature
Her kindness is bred in the bone.
having parents from different breeds
We adopted a mixed-breed dog from the shelter.
produce offspring with the same traits as the parents
These flowers breed true for color every generation.
group of animals with shared traits
The breed line of these dogs is known for loyalty.
separate for breeding purposes
Farmers breed apart the best animals for quality.
Origin of breed
Old English, bredan (to breed)
Terms with breed included in their meaning
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animals
small dog breed used for hunting or pets
animal
breed of large dog known for its intelligence and loyalty
dogs
breed of Arctic sled dog with thick fur
animals
cat breed with long hair and round face
animals
dog breed with curly hair and various sizes
animal
breed of dog with long body and short legs
animals
small dog breed originally for hunting underground animals
pet
very small dog breed for companionship
animal
breed of dog known for its distinctive white coat with black spots
animals
dog breed with a curly coat
dogs
small or miniature breed of dog
biology
breed or reproduce
animal
breed of dog known for strength and tenacity
muscular terrier
American breed of muscular terriers with short coat
cat breed
short-haired cat with blue eyes and dark points
wasps home
structure where wasps live and breed
cattle
Texas cattle breed known for long horns
animal
dog breed used for herding sheep
biology
breed animals or plants using parents of different races
animal partner
either of a pair of animals or birds that breed together
animal
officially recorded with a breed association
pet type
herding breed, smart and agile, developed in California despite name
meat
beef from a breed of cattle prized for quality
agriculture
breed of black, hornless cattle from Scotland
Examples of breed in a sentence
A lack of trust may breed suspicion among colleagues. Farmers breed cattle for better milk production. They breed horses for racing competitions. They breed horses to enhance their racing capabilities. The program aims to breed sheep with superior wool quality. Farmers breed wheat to resist drought.
Scientists breed vegetables for better nutrition. The Persian is a breed known for its long fur. Clydesdales are a breed famous for their strength. This breed of smartphone is very popular. A new breed of technology is emerging.
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- French:engendrer, race, ...
- German:erzeugen, Rasse, ...
- Italian:generare, razza, ...
- Spanish:generar, raza, ...
- Portuguese:gerar, raça, ...
- Chinese:导致, 品种, ...
- Japanese:生む, 犬種, ...
- Arabic:أَوْلَدَ, سُلالة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹלִיד, גֶּזַע, ...
- Russian:порождать, порода, ...
- Ukrainian:породжувати, порода, ...
- Hindi:पैदा करना, नस्ल, ...
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