Synonyms of 'breed'

breed

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1 (noun) in the sense of variety

Definition

a group of animals, esp. domestic animals, within a species, that have certain clearly defined characteristics

rare breeds of cattle

Synonyms

variety

family

foods in the cabbage family, such as Brussels sprouts

line

Best-selling lines included a teeth-cleaning kit for dogs.

sort

kind

Lewis and his kind are the best sort of people.

race

class

a new class of personal computer

stock

We took a decision to withdraw a quantity of stock from sale.

type

species

There are several thousand species of trees here.

strain

a particularly beautiful strain of Swiss pansies

pedigree

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2 (noun) in the sense of kind

Definition

a kind, sort, or group

the new breed of walking holidays

Synonyms

kind

They developed a new kind of film-making.

sort

What sort of person is he?

type

There are various types of the disease.

variety

She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.

order

the order of insects Coleoptera, better known as beetles

brand

the British brand of socialism

stamp

Monty is a man of a very different stamp.

genre

his love of films and novels in the horror genre

calibre

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3 (noun) in the sense of lineage

Definition

a lineage or race

Synonyms

lineage

They can trace their lineage back to the 18th century.

family

Her family came to Los Angeles at the turn of the century.

line

We were part of a long line of artists.

race

We welcome students of all races, faiths and nationalities.

class

stock

We are both from working-class stock.

pedigree

a countess of impeccable pedigree

extraction

a young Brazilian of German extraction

ilk

politicians and their ilk

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1 (verb) in the sense of rear

Definition

to produce new or improved strains of (domestic animals and plants)

He lived alone, breeding horses and dogs.

Synonyms

rear

She spends a lot of time rearing animals.

tend

He tended the cat in her illness.

keep

This eccentric writer kept a lobster as a pet.

raise

She raised chickens and pigs.

maintain

the basic costs of maintaining a child

farm

look after

care for

bring up

nurture

Parents want to know the best way to nurture and raise their children to adulthood.

nourish

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2 (verb) in the sense of reproduce

Definition

to bear (offspring)

Frogs will usually breed in any convenient pond.

Synonyms

reproduce

The animals were unable to reproduce when the vitamin was missing from their diet.

multiply

These creatures can multiply quickly.

propagate

Tomatoes rot in order to transmit their seed and propagate the species.

procreate (formal)

Most people feel a biological need to procreate.

produce offspring

bear young

bring forth young

generate offspring

beget offspring

develop

I developed a taste for the finer things in life.

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3 (verb) in the sense of produce

Definition

to produce or be produced

If they are overlooked, it's bound to breed resentment.

Synonyms

produce

Cooking with spices produces a wonderful smell.

cause

I don't want to cause any trouble.

create

He's creating a whole new language of painting.

occasion (formal)

The incident occasioned a full-scale parliamentary row.

generate

The minister said the reforms would generate new jobs.

bring about

arouse

originate

No-one knows who originated this story.

give rise to

stir up

hatch

I transferred the eggs to a hen canary to hatch and rear.

originate

No-one knows who originated this story.

engender

Insults engender hatred against those who indulge in them.

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of brand

Definition

a particular kind or variety

the British brand of socialism

Synonyms

type,

make,

sort,

kind,

class,

quality,

variety,

species,

strain,

grade,

cast

in the sense of cause

Definition

to be the cause of

I don't want to cause any trouble.

Synonyms

produce,

begin,

create,

effect,

lead to,

occasion (formal),

result in,

generate,

provoke,

compel,

motivate,

induce,

bring about,

give rise to,

precipitate,

incite,

engender

in the sense of class

Definition

one of the groups into which a phylum is divided, containing one or more orders

a new class of personal computer

Synonyms

type,

set,

sort,

kind,

collection,

species,

grade,

category,

stamp,

genre,

classification,

denomination,

genus

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breeze
breezy
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palate or palette or pallet?

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Smooth the top using a palate knife. Smooth the top using a palette knife. Smooth the top using a pallet knife.

rain or reign or rein?

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rein

rain

reign

The planners keep a tight on building work.

tail or tale?

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The book includes a collection of stories, poems and the odd folk tail. The book includes a collection of stories, poems and the odd folk tale.

maize or maze?

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On the horizon they could see vast fields of maize. On the horizon they could see vast fields of maze.

bread or bred?

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bred

bread

She has always horses.

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able or capable?

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capable

able

He's of loyalty.

chef or chief?

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I spoke to the chef of UK operations. I spoke to the chief of UK operations.

almost or nearly?

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It's not almost as nice. It's not nearly as nice.

afraid or frightened?

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frightened

afraid

All I could see was a very dog.

brand or make?

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brand

make

This is my favourite of cereal.

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Synonyms of 'breed'

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