reproduce

verb

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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.

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