reproduce

verb re·pro·duce \ ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs , -ˈdyüs \

Definition of reproduce

transitive verb

:to produce again: such 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 (such 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

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reproducer

noun

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reproducibility

play \-ˌdü-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌdyü-\ noun

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reproducible

play \-ˈdü-sə-bəl, -ˈdyü-\ adjective or noun

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reproducibly

play \-blē\ adverb

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Examples of reproduce in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of reproduce from the Web

They are led by a queen — the only member that reproduces, said Lawrence Gilbert, director of the Invasive Species laboratory at University of Texas, Austin.

— christine hauser, The Seattle Times, "About those floating fire ants that surfaced when Harvey hit," 30 Aug. 2017
Thousands of whales are now swimming and reproducing, that would now be dead if not for our intervene.

— cleve r. wootson jr., Washington Post, "Why a ‘pirate’ who has tried to stop whalers near Antarctica is stopping," 29 Aug. 2017
Because many of the portraits were intended for promotional purposes, reproduced on book covers or whatever, Ms. Sherman favored the bust-length head shot, though found considerable variety in it.

— holland cotter, New York Times, "Editta Sherman’s Long Reign as ‘The Duchess of Carnegie Hall’," 17 Aug. 2017
It is known that female manatees eventually stop giving birth, but it was never known until now that male manatees can reproduce throughout their life.

— mark young, miamiherald, "Even after his death, Snooty the manatee still has plenty to teach scientists," 5 Aug. 2017
A transcript of the relevant section is reproduced below.

— vanity fair, HWD, "Vanity Fair Responds to Angelina Jolie’s Comments Related to Its September Cover Story," 3 Aug. 2017
But a combination of 3D modelling, scanning and cheap 3D printers allows fans to reproduce items like never before.

— The Economist, "Model citizenThe spread of 3D models creates intellectual-property problems," 20 July 2017
Copyright 2017 by The Meredith Corp. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

— chris ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Quick and healthy kofta kebabs," 11 July 2017
The suit was filed by photographer Michael Miller, who reportedly took the photos that were reproduced on the Kendall + Kylie brand tops of Tupac Shakur.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Kendall and Kylie Jenner Respond to Tupac Shirt Lawsuit," 10 July 2017

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First Known Use of reproduce

circa 1611

reproduce Synonyms

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

REPRODUCE Defined for English Language Learners

reproduce

verb

Definition of reproduce for English Language Learners

: to make a copy of (something)
: to produce something that is the same as or very similar to (something else)
: to cause (something) to happen again in the same way

REPRODUCE Defined for Kids

reproduce

verb re·pro·duce \ ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs , -ˈdyüs \

Definition of reproduce for Students

reproduced; reproducing

1 :to produce another living thing of the same kind

Many plants reproduce by means of seeds.

2 :to imitate closely

Sound effects reproduced thunder.

3 :to make a copy of

Medical Dictionary

reproduce

verb re·pro·duce \ ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs \

medical Definition of reproduce

reproduced; reproducing

transitive verb

1 :to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process

2 :to achieve (an original result or score) again or anew by repeating an experiment or test

intransitive verb

1 :to undergo reproduction

2 :to produce offspring

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