Bred

Pronunciation: /ˈbriːd/

Bred (verb)

  1. to produce young animals, usually by mating two parents of the same species.
  2. to cause something to develop or happen, often something negative.

Examples

  • Rabbits breed quickly in the wild.
  • Farmers breed cows for milk production.

Common collocations: breed animals, successfully breed, breed conflict, breed success, dog breed

Bred (noun)

  1. a group of animals with similar characteristics, often created by humans.
  2. a group of people with shared qualities or interests.

Examples

  • The Labrador is a popular breed of dog.
  • Each breed of cat has unique traits.

Synonyms of Bred

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bred

  • when discussing the opposite of creating or nurturing life