bred Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb call forth
   spawn; breed; engender.
   
2. verb copulate with a female, used especially of horses
   breed; cover.
   
   • The horse covers the mare
3. verb cause to procreate (animals)
   breed.
   
   • She breeds dogs
4. verb have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
   multiply; breed.
   
   • pandas rarely breed in captivity
   • These bacteria reproduce

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