1. plural of breed; types or varieties of animals within a species

1. third person singular present of breed; produces offspring
2. causes or encourages the development of something

Examples

• Different dog breeds have distinct characteristics.
• The farm specializes in rare cattle breeds.
• This species breeds only once a year.
• The mare breeds with the stallion in spring.
• Poverty breeds desperation in many communities.
• Success breeds confidence in young athletes.
• The warm climate breeds mosquitoes rapidly.