produced; producing
1
: to offer to view or notice
2
: to give birth or rise to : yield
3
: to extend in length, area, or volume
produce a side of a triangle
4
: to make available for public exhibition or dissemination: such as
a
: to provide funding for
search for backers to produce the film
b
: to oversee the making of
will produce their new album
5
a
: to cause to have existence or to happen : bring about
b
: to give being, form, or shape to : make
especially
: manufacture
6
: to compose, create, or bring out by intellectual or physical effort
7
: to cause to accrue
: to bear, make, or yield something
pro·duce
ˈprō-(ˌ)düs 
also
ˈprä-
-(ˌ)dyüs
Synonyms
Examples of produce in a Sentence
Verb
Thousands of cars are produced here each year.
The tree produces good fruit.
Honey is produced by bees.
twins produced from a single egg
The insect bite produced a rash.
His suggestion produced the desired results.
The region produces large amounts of cotton and tobacco.
The college has produced some well-known scientists.
Noun
a book that was the produce of a lifetime of study on the subject
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Verb
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on its primary business activities, which include producing and distributing tea leaves, importing animal proteins, and selling synthetic fuel products.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
So can quitting smoking, getting 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity like a brisk walk, and adopting a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which both emphasize lean protein, whole grains, and fresh produce.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
Markets and Other Recommendations: Testaccio Market - One of my favorite markets to check out produce, snack on some fresh fruit and grab a quick espresso in the morning.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/produce. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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produce
1 of 2 verb
pro·duce
prə-ˈd(y)üs
produced; producing
1
: to bring to view : exhibit
produce evidence
produced a permit when asked
2
: to give birth or rise to
a tree producing good fruit
the offspring an insect can produce
3
: to prepare to present to the public
produce a play
4
: to cause to be or happen : bring about
the insect bite produced a rash
this will produce results
5
a
: to bring something out by work
produced a magazine article
b
: manufacture entry 2 sense 2
a factory producing steel
produce
2 of 2 noun
pro·duce
ˈpräd-(ˌ)üs
ˈprōd-
ˈprōd-
also -(ˌ)yüs
1
: something produced
2
: fresh fruits and vegetables
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