Definition of reproduce
transitive verb
: to produce again: such asa : to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual processb : to cause to exist again or anew reproduce water from steamc : to imitate closely sound-effects can reproduce the sound of thunderd : to present againe : to make a representation (such as an image or copy) of reproduce a face on canvasf : to revive mentally : recallg : to translate (a recording) into sound
intransitive verb
1 : to undergo reproduction
2 : to produce offspring
reproducer
nounFrom the M-W Editors
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.
First Known Use of reproduce
circa 1611
REPRODUCE Defined for English Language Learners
reproduce
playDefinition of reproduce for English Language Learners
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: to make a copy of (something)
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: to produce something that is the same as or very similar to (something else)
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: to cause (something) to happen again in the same way
REPRODUCE Defined for Kids
reproduce
playDefinition 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
playMedical Definition of reproduce
reproduced
;reproducing
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transitive verb
: to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process2: to achieve (an original result or score) again or anew by repeating an experiment or test
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intransitive verb
: to undergo reproduction2: to produce offspring
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