reproduce

re·pro·duce

verb \ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\

Definition of REPRODUCE

transitive verb

: to produce again: as a : to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process b : to cause to exist again or anew <reproduce water from steam> c : to imitate closely <sound-effects can reproduce the sound of thunder> d : to present again e : to make a representation (as an image or copy) of <reproduce a face on canvas> f : to revive mentally : recall g : to translate (a recording) into sound

intransitive verb

1

: to undergo reproduction

2

: to produce offspring

— re·pro·duc·er noun

— re·pro·duc·ibil·i·ty \-ˌdü-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌdyü-\ noun

— re·pro·duc·ible \-ˈdü-sə-bəl, -ˈdyü-\ adjective or noun

— re·pro·duc·ibly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of REPRODUCE

1. The concert will be reproduced on compact disc.
2. Sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder.
3. They haven't been able to reproduce the results of the first experiment.
4. Salmon return to the stream to reproduce offspring.
5. The virus is able to reproduce itself very rapidly.

First Known Use of REPRODUCE

circa 1611

Related to REPRODUCE

Synonyms: breed, multiply, propagate, procreate

Antonyms: originate

Related Words: bear, beget, engender, gender, generate, get, have, mother, parent, produce, sire; hatch, spawn

Near Antonyms: create, imagine, initiate, invent

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