This meaning refers to animals reproducing or being caused to reproduce.
The dogs bred successfully last spring.
These birds were bred in captivity.
This meaning refers to selecting parents or cultivation methods to produce desired inherited traits.
Farmers bred the cattle for higher milk production.
The variety was bred to resist disease.
This figurative meaning refers to producing or encouraging an emotion, attitude, problem, or consequence.
Years of secrecy bred suspicion.
Poor conditions bred resentment among workers.
This use refers to a person's upbringing, education, social environment, or place of origin.
She was born and bred in London.
He was bred to value discipline and duty.
