ˌriːprəˈduːs 
British ˌriːprəˈdjuːs
reproduces; reproduced; reproducing
1
a
: to make a copy of (something)
reproduce a photograph
The concert will be reproduced on compact disc.
b
: to produce something that is the same as or very similar to (something else)
Sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder.
2
: to cause (something) to happen again in the same way
They haven't been able to reproduce the results of the first experiment.
3
: to produce babies, young animals, new plants, etc.
Flies reproduce rapidly.
Salmon return to the stream to reproduce offspring.
The virus is able to reproduce itself very rapidly.
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“Reproduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/reproduce. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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