breeds 1 of 2

noun

Definition of breedsnext
plural of breed
as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed

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breeds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of breed
1
as in reproduces
to bring forth offspring rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated

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2
as in fosters
to bring to maturity through care and education he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain

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3
as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment

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4
as in sleeps
to engage in sexual intercourse cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night

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5
as in plants
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeds
  1. fosters
  2. raises
  3. creates
  4. varieties
  5. brings
  6. genres
  7. generates
  8. stripes
Verb
  • This safety net fosters open communication, where innovation and creative problem-solving thrive.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raises
Verb
  • Mercury creates a trine with Jupiter.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
Noun
  • Our favorite varieties are ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ and ‘October Skies’.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The track record on polling is more challenging as different pollsters asking different varieties of the population can often draw higher margins for error.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of varieties
Verb
  • Choose to be creative, to recognize what’s meaningful and to head in a direction that brings you joy.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This brings the show to 58 categories, and songs will only be considered if their lyrics are at least 60% written in Spanish, Portuguese or a native regional dialect.
    Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of brings
Noun
  • This week’s new music releases offer an exciting variety of talent and collaborations across several genres.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But women are traditionally better represented in such genres as documentaries, the expert also noted.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of genres
Verb
  • Moreover, the company also generates roughly $700 million in net interest income per quarter but would likely experience a decline in net interest income if interest rates were to drop significantly from current levels.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This method generates significantly more power than traditional combustion methods.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generates
Noun
  • These wide, colorful stripes look great with any decor.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
  • There were lavish necklaces in settings that resembled tire tracks, rings with bands and mounts that evoked knobby treads, and bold stripes that wouldn’t be out of place on a race-car livery.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of stripes
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