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produce

pruh-DOOS/pɹəˈdus/UKpruh-JOOS/pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/
As a nounPROH-doos

Formsproduces, producing, produced

11 meanings of produce

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  1. 1
    make or growverbtransitive
    To make or grow something, or to give a supply of something, like crops, goods or energy.

    Like a factory turning raw materials into finished things.

    Factories here produce thousands of cars every year.

    The bakery produces fresh bread each morning.

    Similaryield, make

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  2. 2
    verbtransitive
    To make something happen, such as a result or a feeling.

    Loud fireworks can produce fear in dogs.

    The joke produced a big laugh from the crowd.

    UsageOften produce results or produce a reaction.

    Similarcause, generate, create

  3. 3
    noununcountable
    Food grown or raised on farms, especially fresh fruits and vegetables.

    Like the fruits and vegetables piled up at a farm stand.

    We buy fresh produce at the farmers market every weekend.

    The store keeps its produce in a cool section near the entrance.

    UsageSay fresh produce or local produce, not with a.

    Similarcrops

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  4. 4
    fund a showverbtransitive
    To pay for and arrange the making of a movie, show, or recording.

    Like the person who pays for and arranges a concert, not the one on stage.

    A small studio helped produce the documentary.

    She produced three films last year.

    UsageYou often see produced by someone, or well produced.

    Similarfinance, present

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  5. 5
    hand oververbtransitive
    To show or hand over something so others can look at it or check it.

    Like showing your ticket to get into a show.

    Please produce your ticket when the inspector asks.

    She produced her passport at the border.

    UsageOften produce something from your pocket or bag, or produce a ticket when asked.

    Similarpresent, offer

    Oppositewithhold, conceal

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  6. 6
    verbtransitive
    To shape a recording's sound using studio technology instead of just playing it.

    Like turning a plain photo into a polished picture with editing tools.

    She produces her own tracks in a home studio.

    He learned to produce music using just a laptop.

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Origin

From Latin prōdūcō, meaning "to lead forth," made from prō- ("forward") and dūcō ("to lead"). The noun comes from the verb.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

  • Produce derives from Latin prōdūcō, meaning “to lead forth,” formed from prō- (“forward”) and dūcō (“to lead”). en.wiktionary.org
  • The noun produce derives from the verb. en.wiktionary.org