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breedMain Entry: 1breed Pronunciation: \ˈbrēd\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): bred \ˈbred\ ; breed·ing 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
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