breed · verb T /briːd/
breed
B2 to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals
Dictionary example:
His main income comes from breeding cattle.
Learner example:
We can keep animals, breed them, observe, and protect [them]. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
breed resentment/confusion/contempt, etc.
C2 to cause something to develop, especially something bad
Dictionary example:
He believes that movies like this breed violence.
Learner example:
Although it sounds banal it is hard to deny that modernity breeds misunderstandings; that complexity of our modern life make us susceptible for one of the most dangerous threats to our times: xenophobia. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
breed · noun C /briːd/
breed
B2 a type of dog, sheep, etc.
Dictionary examples:
This rare breed of sheep is particularly good for wool.
What's your favorite breed of dog/dog breed?
Learner example:
After she had seen pictures of the show animals, she de[c]ided to buy a small male kitten of the Cornish rex breed. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
