produced; producing
1
: to offer to view or notice
2
: to give birth or rise to : yield
3
: to extend in length, area, or volume
produce a side of a triangle
4
: to make available for public exhibition or dissemination: such as
a
: to provide funding for
search for backers to produce the film
b
: to oversee the making of
will produce their new album
5
a
: to cause to have existence or to happen : bring about
b
: to give being, form, or shape to : make
especially
: manufacture
6
: to compose, create, or bring out by intellectual or physical effort
7
: to cause to accrue
: to bear, make, or yield something
pro·duce
ˈprō-(ˌ)düs 
also
ˈprä-
-(ˌ)dyüs
Synonyms
Examples of produce in a Sentence
Verb
Thousands of cars are produced here each year.
The tree produces good fruit.
Honey is produced by bees.
twins produced from a single egg
The insect bite produced a rash.
His suggestion produced the desired results.
The region produces large amounts of cotton and tobacco.
The college has produced some well-known scientists.
Noun
a book that was the produce of a lifetime of study on the subject
Recent Examples on the Web
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
This album is particularly special to me because his seductive voice fits perfectly with those tangos and the whole album was produced and arranged perfectly.
3
Passione, Andrea Bocelli
Everyone knows Bocelli for his beautiful voice and opera singing.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 19 Apr. 2024
The streaming platform has already produced a handful of shows with influencers, including Haters Back Off, a two-season 2016 comedy series featuring YouTuber Colleen Ballinger’s fictional character Miranda Sings.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
We're produced by Shannon Rae Green and Bradley Glanzrock.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
This episode was produced by Barton Girdwood and Liam McBain.
—Veralyn Williams, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Antonoff has also worked with several of Swift’s other friends, producing and songwriting for artists such as Lana Del Rey and Lorde.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Approximately 36% of all plastics produced are used in packaging, which includes single-use plastic for food and beverage containers, the U.N. reports, noting, approximately 85% of those single-use products end up in landfills or as unregulated waste.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
For foodies, Aspen’s Saturday market features local produce, and The Little Nell Culinary Fest (July 7-10) highlights dining experiences by esteemed Relais & Châteaux chefs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
Haruki Satomi, President and CEO of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., Shuji Utsumi, president and COO of Sega Corporation, and Sega’s Toru Nakahara will also executive produce.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Tourists come to tour the farms, sample local produce, attend demonstrations, and listen to talks and live music.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Summer Auerbach said certain product standards, including 100% organic or local produce, along with its focus on wellness products, help differentiate the store’s offerings from competitors.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 16 Apr. 2024
Sunday Barson Greenhouse's produce is Michigan grown.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
Menus typically showcase American produce and products while incorporating elements of the visiting guests’ cuisines for an elegant mashup.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
The birds are chirping, the weather is (mostly) warming up, plants are showing signs of life, and fresh produce and local goods will once again be offered at farmers markets all around Northwest Arkansas.
—Benjamin Collins, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
Elliott will return as director, writer and producer, and is seeking a producing partner for the sequel.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
This album is particularly special to me because his seductive voice fits perfectly with those tangos and the whole album was produced and arranged perfectly.
3
Passione, Andrea Bocelli
Everyone knows Bocelli for his beautiful voice and opera singing.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 19 Apr. 2024
The streaming platform has already produced a handful of shows with influencers, including Haters Back Off, a two-season 2016 comedy series featuring YouTuber Colleen Ballinger’s fictional character Miranda Sings.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
We're produced by Shannon Rae Green and Bradley Glanzrock.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
This episode was produced by Barton Girdwood and Liam McBain.
—Veralyn Williams, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Antonoff has also worked with several of Swift’s other friends, producing and songwriting for artists such as Lana Del Rey and Lorde.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Approximately 36% of all plastics produced are used in packaging, which includes single-use plastic for food and beverage containers, the U.N. reports, noting, approximately 85% of those single-use products end up in landfills or as unregulated waste.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Noun
Growers and sellers can also instruct you how to use unfamiliar seasonal produce in your meals.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
For foodies, Aspen’s Saturday market features local produce, and The Little Nell Culinary Fest (July 7-10) highlights dining experiences by esteemed Relais & Châteaux chefs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
Haruki Satomi, President and CEO of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., Shuji Utsumi, president and COO of Sega Corporation, and Sega’s Toru Nakahara will also executive produce.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Tourists come to tour the farms, sample local produce, attend demonstrations, and listen to talks and live music.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Summer Auerbach said certain product standards, including 100% organic or local produce, along with its focus on wellness products, help differentiate the store’s offerings from competitors.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 16 Apr. 2024
Sunday Barson Greenhouse's produce is Michigan grown.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
Menus typically showcase American produce and products while incorporating elements of the visiting guests’ cuisines for an elegant mashup.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
The birds are chirping, the weather is (mostly) warming up, plants are showing signs of life, and fresh produce and local goods will once again be offered at farmers markets all around Northwest Arkansas.
—Benjamin Collins, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
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produce
1 of 2 verb
pro·duce
prə-ˈd(y)üs
produced; producing
1
: to bring to view : exhibit
produce evidence
produced a permit when asked
2
: to give birth or rise to
a tree producing good fruit
the offspring an insect can produce
3
: to prepare to present to the public
produce a play
4
: to cause to be or happen : bring about
the insect bite produced a rash
this will produce results
5
a
: to bring something out by work
produced a magazine article
b
: manufacture entry 2 sense 2
a factory producing steel
produce
2 of 2 noun
pro·duce
ˈpräd-(ˌ)üs
ˈprōd-
ˈprōd-
also -(ˌ)yüs
1
: something produced
2
: fresh fruits and vegetables
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