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be bred

VERB

stem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive emanate

STRONG

develop flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

WEAK

be brought about be caused be generated

Antonyms

STRONG

cease decrease end halt lessen repress stop

WEAK

abet aid cause encourage help

VERB

upspring

Synonyms

WEAK

arise be brought about be caused be generated come derive develop emanate flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

Example Sentences

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But because eels cannot be bred in captivity, much of the trade is in wild-caught baby eels, with one species virtually indistinguishable from another.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

If crabs are to be kept as pets, crab advocates say, they should be bred in captivity.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

The finding makes it likely that even more resilient quinoa plants will now be able to be bred, which could lead to the much wider cultivation of this sustainable crop worldwide.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

The bill gives the government the power to ban any breed appearing "to be bred for fighting or to have the characteristics of a type bred for that purpose".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2023

She sent some of her own mares over from Claiborne to be bred to him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

be bred

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