breed Synonyms
Another word for breed
• noun (Context 1)
A stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection.
"The golden retriever is a popular dog variety known for its gentle temperament."
• verb (Context 2)
To mate and then produce offspring (of animals).
"Many migratory birds return to the northern wetlands each spring to reproduce."
• verb (Context 3)
To keep and mate animals or propagate plants selectively in order to develop specific desirable qualities.
"Local farmers rear cattle that can thrive in the arid climate."
• verb (Context 4)
To cause, generate, or lead to the development of a particular condition or emotion over time.
"Familiarity with the safety protocols should never be allowed to engender complacency."
• noun (Context 5)
A particular kind, sort, or class of person or thing sharing common characteristics.
"She represents a new type of entrepreneur focused on environmental sustainability."
• verb (Context 6)
To rear, educate, or train a person in a specified environment or way of life (usually used in the passive).
"He was born and bred in the coastal fishing village."
Opposites of breed
The opposite of breed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: