produce

pro-duce · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Make or manufacture from components or raw materials.

  2. 2.

    Cause to happen or exist.

  3. 3.

    Show or provide something for inspection or consideration.

  4. 4.

    Create or form as part of a physical, biological, or chemical process.

  5. 5.

    Supervise the making of a film, record, or play.

  6. 6.

    Fresh fruits and vegetables.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mass-produce — Make in large quantities by machine.
  • •
    produce results — Achieve outcomes.
  • •
    locally produced — Made in the local area.

Related words

Antonyms: consume, destroy
See also: create, make, manufacture, production
Synonyms: create, generate, make, manufacture

Etymology

From Latin producere ("to bring forth, lead forward"), from pro ("forward") + ducere ("to lead").