Raise, as rabbits (5)

I believe the answer is:

breed

(Other definitions for breed that I've seen before include "Strain; reproduce" , "Livestock classification" , "Mate specific animals to produce certain qualities" , "Propagate; this happy one, Richard II" , "eg Merino" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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