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produce

pro·duce

UK/ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ US/ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ common

verb

1.

bring forth or yield

  • “The tree would not produce fruit”
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2.

create or manufacture a man-made product

  • “We produce more cars than we can sell”
  • “The company has been making toys for two centuries”
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3.

cause to occur or exist

  • “This procedure produces a curious effect”
  • “The new law gave rise to many complaints”
  • “These chemicals produce a noxious vapor”
4.

bring out for display

  • “The proud father produced many pictures of his baby”
  • “The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him”
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5.

bring onto the market or release

  • “produce a movie”
  • “bring out a book”
  • “produce a new play”
6.

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

  • “The Bordeaux region produces great red wines”
  • “They produce good ham in Parma”
  • “We grow wheat here”
  • “We raise hogs here”
7.

come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

  • “He grew a beard”
  • “The patient developed abdominal pains”
  • “I got funny spots all over my body”
  • “Well-developed breasts”

noun

Origin

From Middle English produce, from Latin prōdūcō (“to lead forth”), from prō- (“forth, forward”) + dūcō (“to lead, bring”).

Phrases

  • executive produce
  • produce broker
  • produce race

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