1. past tense and past participle of breed; produced offspring through reproduction
2. raised and cared for animals, especially for specific traits
3. brought up or trained in a particular way or environment

Examples

• The horses were bred for racing.
• She was born and bred in the countryside.
• The dogs bred successfully last spring.
• His cattle were carefully bred for quality meat.
• Poverty often bred desperation in the community.
• The champion was bred from prize-winning parents.
• Violence bred more violence in the region.