produce
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
produces;
produced;
producing
produces;
produced;
producing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRODUCE
1
[+ object]
a
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to make (something) especially by using machines
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see also mass-produce
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The factory produces [=manufactures] steel.
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Thousands of cars are produced here each year.
b
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to make or create (something) by a natural process
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The tree produces good fruit.
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Honey is produced by bees.
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twins produced from a single egg
2
[+ object]
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to cause (something) to exist or happen
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to cause (a particular result or effect)
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The insect bite produced a rash.
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His suggestion produced the desired results.
3
[+ object]
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to be the source of (something or someone)
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to be the place where (something or someone) comes from
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The region produces large amounts of cotton and tobacco.
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The college has produced some well-known scientists.
4
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to be in charge of making and usually providing the money for (a play, movie, television show, record, etc.)
[+ object]
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She is producing her first play/film.
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He has produced many albums.
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He produced and directed the movie.
[no object]
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On most of her movies, she both produces and directs.
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[+ object]
a
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to show (something)
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to cause (something) to appear or be seen
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He produced his ID for the security guard.
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He suddenly produced a gun and told the cashier to hand over all the money.
b
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to provide (something that is wanted or needed)
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They could not produce evidence that proved he was at the scene of the crime.
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He'll be in trouble if he doesn't produce the money he owes them.
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produce
/ˈproʊˌduːs/
Brit
/ˈprɒˌdjuːs/
noun
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produce
/ˈproʊˌduːs/
Brit
/ˈprɒˌdjuːs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRODUCE
[noncount]
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fresh fruits and vegetables
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fresh/local/organic produce
