breed in Italian
breed in Italian is razza, allevare, riprodursi — breed means to produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
breed in Italian
razza
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
allevare
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
riprodursi
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
allevare
(transitive) To keep (animals) and have (them) reproduce in a way that improves the next generation's qualities.
What does "breed" mean?
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verb To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
"Frogs breed in the pond every year as the weather warms."
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verb To keep and mate animals deliberately, aiming to produce specific traits in their offspring.
"My uncle breeds racing pigeons in a shed at the bottom of his garden."
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verb To cause or lead to something, especially something negative, over time.
"Long delays and poor communication can breed mistrust between colleagues."
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noun A particular type of animal (or occasionally plant) within a species, produced through selective mating.
"This rare breed of sheep is well suited to the cold hills."
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breed in a sentence
- Frogs breed in the pond every year as the weather warms.
- Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked.
- My uncle breeds racing pigeons in a shed at the bottom of his garden.
- She breeds spaniels for show competitions.
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What is "breed" in Italian?
"breed" in Italian is razza, allevare, riprodursi. breed means: To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
How do you use "breed" in a sentence?
Example: "Frogs breed in the pond every year as the weather warms." In Italian, "breed" is razza, allevare, riprodursi.
Are there other ways to say "breed" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "breed": razza, allevare, riprodursi.
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