upbred

/ˈɑːpbreɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to breed up or raise to a higher quality or standard

“The farmer upbred his cattle to increase their milk production.”

2. adjective

bred up or raised to a higher quality or standard

“The prize-winning horse was upbred and well-trained.”

Synonyms

  • bred
  • improved
  • raised

Antonyms

  • degraded
  • deteriorated
  • downbred