breed
verb (used with object)
to produce (offspring); procreate; engender.
will breed
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future tenseof breed.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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A major worry is that the wave will breed a new and even more troublesome SARS-CoV-2 variant.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 2, 2023
They have a squad at ease with itself and growing in the sort of confidence this win will breed.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2022
Scientists also worry that vaccine disparities will breed more dangerous strains that pose a risk to all nations.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2021
But what no one seems to be claiming is that all this appeal and grace will breed new thoughts in architecture, the way Sugimoto’s theaters and waxworks revealed new options for photography.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
And more pandas will, hopefully, breed more pandas who will breed more pandas—increasing the chances for survival of the species through sheer numbers.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
