breed

¹breed

verb \ˈbrēd\

bred \ˈbred\ breed·ing

Definition of BREED

transitive verb

1

: to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation

2

: to propagate (plants or animals) sexually and usually under controlled conditions

3

a : mate b : to mate with : inseminate c : impregnate 1

intransitive verb

1

a : to produce offspring by sexual union b : copulate, mate

2

: to propagate animals or plants