Definitions

1. verb

past tense of breed, to produce or raise young, especially animals

“The farmer bred prize-winning horses.”

2. noun

offspring or young produced or raised

“The breeder showed off her new litter of puppies that had been bred.”

3. verb (transitive)

to feed or supply with food, especially to prepare or condition for some purpose

“She bred the soil with organic matter to make it fertile.”

4. verb (transitive)

to cultivate or grow plants or animals

“The company bred new strains of disease-resistant crops.”