Dictionary
pro•duce
Pronunciation: (
—v.pru-dOOs', -dyOOs';
—n.prod'OOs, -yOOs, prō'dOOs, -dyOOs), [key]
—v., -duced, -duc•ing,
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v.t.
1. to bring into existence; give rise to; cause:
to produce steam.
2. to bring into existence by intellectual or creative ability:
to produce a great painting.
3. to make or manufacture:
to produce automobiles for export.
4. to bring forth; give birth to; bear:
to produce a litter of puppies.
5. to provide, furnish, or supply; yield:
a mine producing silver.
6. Finance.to cause to accrue:
stocks producing unexpected dividends.
7. to bring forward; present to view or notice; exhibit:
to produce one's credentials.
8. to bring (a play, movie, opera, etc.) before the public.
9. to extend or prolong, as a line.
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v.i.
1. to create, bring forth, or yield offspring, products, etc.:
Their mines are closed because they no longer produce.
2. Econ.to create economic value; bring crops, goods, etc., to a point at which they will command a price.
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n. prod•uce
1. something that is produced; yield; product.
2. agricultural products collectively, esp. vegetables and fruits.
3. offspring, esp. of a female animal:
the produce of a mare. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
