Synonyms for

Breeds

Verb / bri:dz / Another word for breeds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Breeds is the plural form of breed, which means a group of animals or plants that have a common origin and share similar characteristics.

Synonyms & similar words

stock strain cover spawn engender multiply breed types kinds varieties species races strains bloodlines stocks families lines pedigrees heritages origins descent ancestries progenies offspring young spawn broods

Synonyms by register

Formal

originates produces generates causes

Informal

makes gets raises starts

Literary

engenders begets spawns

Antonyms

crosses mixes interbreeds hybridizes

Common collocations

  • dog breeds
  • animal breeds
  • plant breeds
  • new breeds
  • rare breeds
  • pure breeds
  • breeds cattle
  • breeds horses

Word family

noun breed
verb breed
adjective breedable

Usage note

As a verb, 'breeds' often implies intentional creation or propagation, especially in the context of animals or plants. It can also mean to cause or give rise to.

Example sentences

  1. There are many breeds of cats, including Siamese and Persian.
  2. The farmer raises different breeds of cows for milk and meat.
  3. The kennel club recognizes over 190 breeds of dogs.
  4. The horse breeder specializes in breeding racehorses.
  5. The poultry farmer raises different breeds of chickens.

Quotes

  • A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley
  • Cats are like potato chips. You can't have just one. - Unknown
  • I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. - Rita Rudner

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