reproduce

verb

re·pro·duce | \ ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs ,

-ˈdyüs \

reproduced; reproducing; reproduces

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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Other words from reproduce

reproducer noun

reproducibility \ˌrē-prə-ˌdü-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē,

-ˌdyü- \ noun

reproducible \ˌrē-prə-ˈdü-sə-bəl,

-ˈdyü- \ adjective or noun

reproducibly \ˌrē-prə-ˈdü-sə-blē

\ adverb

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 on the Web

Poliovirus is designed to infect cells and reproduce for a few weeks, and once the microbes have done their work in infecting cells, their anti-cancer effect wanes as well. — Alice Park, Time, "Polio Virus Could Help Treat Brain Cancer. Here's How," 26 June 2018 Hirving Lozano is becoming an international star, Javier Hernandez is reproducing his finest World Cup form and Guillermo Ochoa is remembering how to be a world class goalkeeper. — Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, "Mexico could still face disaster in World Cup despite two wins," 24 June 2018 Gaynor said being forced to work the night shift might be harmful to the animals’ ability to survive and reproduce. — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, "Humans are driving animals to take cover in night, study finds," 14 June 2018 If the Atacama's bacteria could start reproducing again, why couldn't the microorganisms on Mars? — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "There Is Life That Can Reproduce in the Most Mars-Like Place on Earth," 27 Feb. 2018 If such benefits were reproduced at scale, NHS bosses would be dancing and singing, too. — The Economist, "What the doctor orderedTango classes, ukulele lessons: the rise of “social prescriptions”," 15 Feb. 2018 Though some have murky licensing arrangements (or none at all), many famous pieces are legally reproduced and sold at just-above-mass-market prices. — Sunset, "How to Know if Vintage Decor Is Worth the Money," 22 Jan. 2018 The fish devour native species and compete with them for prey, while reproducing at a rate that has frustrated attempts at controlling them. — David Fleshler, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Lionfish-killing contests help control them, study claims," 10 Jan. 2018 This article is reproduced with permission and was first published on July 12, 2018. — Jeff Tollefson, Scientific American, "Deforestation Ticks Up in Brazil's Savanna," 13 July 2018

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