Breed
verb
To cause to multiply by natural sexual intercourse or artificial means.
She breeds dogs for a living.
Often appears as...
- breed animals
- breed dogs
noun
A type of animal or plant that is different from others in the same species.
The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed of dog.
Often appears as...
- dog breed
- purebred breed
verb
To develop a new type of plant or animal.
Breeding new kinds of rice can improve yields.
Often appears as...
- breed varieties
- breed types
verb
To cause, create or bring about.
Neglect breeds resentment.
Often appears as...
- breed contempt
- breed resentment
verb
To cause to multiply by natural sexual intercourse or artificial means.
She breeds dogs for a living.
Often appears as...
- breed animals
- breed dogs
noun
A type of animal or plant that is different from others in the same species.
The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed of dog.
Often appears as...
- dog breed
- purebred breed
verb
To develop a new type of plant or animal.
Breeding new kinds of rice can improve yields.
Often appears as...
- breed varieties
- breed types
verb
To cause, create or bring about.
Neglect breeds resentment.
Often appears as...
- breed contempt
- breed resentment
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Living Creatures
Breed as a verb often involves animals or living creatures.
She breeds exotic birds for research purposes.
Pro Tip 2/2Technical Terms
Use 'breed' when discussing technical or professional animal reproduction.
The veterinarian specializes in breeding endangered species.
Pro Tip 1/2Living Creatures
Breed as a verb often involves animals or living creatures.
She breeds exotic birds for research purposes.
Pro Tip 2/2Technical Terms
Use 'breed' when discussing technical or professional animal reproduction.
The veterinarian specializes in breeding endangered species.
Pro Tip 1/2Living Creatures
Breed as a verb often involves animals or living creatures.
She breeds exotic birds for research purposes.
Pro Tip 2/2Technical Terms
Use 'breed' when discussing technical or professional animal reproduction.
The veterinarian specializes in breeding endangered species.
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Joe Exotic and the Tiger...
by offering cow petting experiences to tourists. JOHN They raise tiger cubs, so that people can pay money and take selfies, so they have to have this constant supply of these little tiny tiger cubs between one and four months. So there's just this huge breeding operation, but the key thing here is that after the cubs are about
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
but also to the breeding programme. Potentially, a lot of eyes around the world that are watching what we're doing and making sure we do a good job. We'll give it a good go, eh? We'll give it a good go. You're so fluffy! Hand-raising the cubs will also help prepare them for their future lives at the zoo.
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Why are there so many...
So, what's their secret to success? Insect abundance comes down to many things that together make them some of the most adaptable and resilient creatures, beginning with their impressive ability to breed. Many species can produce hundreds of offspring within their lifetimes. Most offspring will die,
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Why do cats act so...
survival of their species depended on crucial instinctual behaviors which we still observe in wild and domestic cats today. While the feline actions of your house cat Grizmo might seem perplexing, in the wild, these same behaviors, naturally bred into cats for millions of years,
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Why is biodiversity so...
But that's not true in every case. In some environments, taking away just one important component can undermine the entire system. Take coral reefs, for instance. Many organisms in a reef are dependent on the coral. It provides key microhabitats, shelter and breeding grounds
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The Survival of the Sea...
With size comes some measure of protection. The only truly worrisome predators now are some of the larger shark species-- bulls, tigers, and whites -- and the occasional killer whale. At approximately two decades of age, the survivors will be old enough themselves to breed,
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When is water safe to...
Inadequate sanitation, poor protection of drinking water sources, and improper hygiene often lead to sewage and feces-contaminated water. That's the ideal breeding ground for dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites. And the effects of these pathogens are staggering.
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Taking care of the ocean...
do you choose the hope spots that you most want to invest resources and energy and protecting well some of them places are pretty obvious like the breeding areas the spawning sites the nursery areas but we're working with the
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How to build your...
Permission, community, all of these are the things that we will need to breed the confidence that we'll absolutely need to solve our greatest challenges and to build the world we dream,
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Baby Ferret Training...
a new life living wild on the plains of new mexico this project shows what can be achieved when you have a whole government department supporting your breeding
Video examples
Joe Exotic and the Tiger...
by offering cow petting experiences to tourists. JOHN They raise tiger cubs, so that people can pay money and take selfies, so they have to have this constant supply of these little tiny tiger cubs between one and four months. So there's just this huge breeding operation, but the key thing here is that after the cubs are about
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
but also to the breeding programme. Potentially, a lot of eyes around the world that are watching what we're doing and making sure we do a good job. We'll give it a good go, eh? We'll give it a good go. You're so fluffy! Hand-raising the cubs will also help prepare them for their future lives at the zoo.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
So, what's their secret to success? Insect abundance comes down to many things that together make them some of the most adaptable and resilient creatures, beginning with their impressive ability to breed. Many species can produce hundreds of offspring within their lifetimes. Most offspring will die,
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
survival of their species depended on crucial instinctual behaviors which we still observe in wild and domestic cats today. While the feline actions of your house cat Grizmo might seem perplexing, in the wild, these same behaviors, naturally bred into cats for millions of years,
Video examples
Why is biodiversity so...
But that's not true in every case. In some environments, taking away just one important component can undermine the entire system. Take coral reefs, for instance. Many organisms in a reef are dependent on the coral. It provides key microhabitats, shelter and breeding grounds
Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
With size comes some measure of protection. The only truly worrisome predators now are some of the larger shark species-- bulls, tigers, and whites -- and the occasional killer whale. At approximately two decades of age, the survivors will be old enough themselves to breed,
Video examples
When is water safe to...
Inadequate sanitation, poor protection of drinking water sources, and improper hygiene often lead to sewage and feces-contaminated water. That's the ideal breeding ground for dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites. And the effects of these pathogens are staggering.
Video examples
Taking care of the ocean...
do you choose the hope spots that you most want to invest resources and energy and protecting well some of them places are pretty obvious like the breeding areas the spawning sites the nursery areas but we're working with the
Video examples
How to build your...
Permission, community, all of these are the things that we will need to breed the confidence that we'll absolutely need to solve our greatest challenges and to build the world we dream,
Video examples
Baby Ferret Training...
a new life living wild on the plains of new mexico this project shows what can be achieved when you have a whole government department supporting your breeding
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Robert Aldrich
American Director
I don't think violence on film breeds violence in life. Violence in life breeds violence in films.
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Winning breeds more winning, that's what I've learnt. Getting on a roll is important.
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This whole wrestling world is a different breed, there's no doubt.
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Do whatever interests you the most. Passion breeds success.
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I was bred and raised in a multi-cultural music background.
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My aim and my passion is to own and breed race horses.
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Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.
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Losing exposes character, and winning breeds it.
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Courage breeds leadership.
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I'm a rare breed.
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Robert Aldrich
American Director
I don't think violence on film breeds violence in life. Violence in life breeds violence in films.
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Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
Winning breeds more winning, that's what I've learnt. Getting on a roll is important.
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Roman Reigns
American Wrestler
This whole wrestling world is a different breed, there's no doubt.
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Shane Smith
Canadian Journalist
Do whatever interests you the most. Passion breeds success.
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Coco Lee
Chinese Musician
I was bred and raised in a multi-cultural music background.
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Kylie Bax
New Zealander Model
My aim and my passion is to own and breed race horses.
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Henry Adams
American Historian
Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.
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Stephon Marbury
American Athlete
Losing exposes character, and winning breeds it.
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Nikki Haley
American Politician
Courage breeds leadership.
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Teddy Bridgewater
American Athlete
I'm a rare breed.
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