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BREEDING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word breeding. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word breeding. (close relations)
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multiplication
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

• a multiplicative increase

• an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed

procreation
nounn
noun

• the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

proliferation
nounn
noun

• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts

• a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)

propagation
nounn
noun

• the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions

• the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

• the movement of a wave through a medium

reproduction
nounn
noun

• the process of generating offspring

• recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall

• copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

• the act of making copies

• the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

engender
verbv
verb

• call forth

• make (offspring) by reproduction

multiply
verbv
adverb

• in several ways; in a multiple manner

verb

• combine by multiplication

• combine or increase by multiplication

• make multiple copies of

• have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)

• have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant

raise
verbv
noun

• the amount a salary is increased

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

• the act of raising something

verb

• raise the level or amount of something

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• cause to be heard or known; express or utter

• collect funds for a specific purpose

• cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

• look after a child until it is an adult

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• move upwards

• construct, build, or erect

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise

• raise in rank or condition

• increase the level of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• cause to puff up with a leaven

• bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level

• bet more than the previous player

• cause to assemble or enlist in military

• put forward for consideration or discussion

• pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth

• activate or stir up

• establish radio communications with

• multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3

• bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project

• invigorate or heighten

• put an end to

• cause to become alive again

• register formally as a participant or member

rear
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the back of a military formation or procession

• the side of an object that is opposite its front

• the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• the side that goes last or is not normally seen

adjective satellite

• located in or toward the back or rear

verb

• stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

• look after a child until it is an adult

• rise up

• cause to rise up

• construct, build, or erect

spawn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs

verb

• call forth

• lay spawn

stock
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)

• the merchandise that a shop has on hand

• the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun

• a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation

• a supply of something available for future use

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

• the reputation and popularity a person has

• persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant

• a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants

• any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers

• any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia

• lumber used in the construction of something

• the handle end of some implements or tools

• an ornamental white cravat

• any animals kept for use or profit

adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

• routine

• regularly and widely used or sold

verb

• have on hand

• equip with a stock

• supply with fish

• supply with livestock

• amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use

• provide or furnish with a stock of something

• put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

strain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

• difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

• injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

• the general meaning or substance of an utterance

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of singing

verb

• to exert much effort or energy

• test the limits of

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

• become stretched or tense or taut

• remove by passing through a filter

• rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

• alter the shape of (something) by stress

bring up
verbv
verb

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• look after a child until it is an adult

• promote from a lower position or rank

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• cause to come to a sudden stop

• put forward for consideration or discussion

• make reference to

• cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes

Best Hypernyms For BREEDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for breeding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
make cause copulate couple create do mate multiply pair procreate produce reproduce type variety
Phrases (1)
animal group

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