produce
pruh-JOOS
Produce (verb) means to make or create something, especially in large quantities. Example: “Our small bakery produces over two hundred loaves before the shops open.”
verb
1
To make or create something, especially in large quantities.
"Our small bakery produces over two hundred loaves before the shops open."
"The factory produces thousands of cars each year."
"The vineyard produces some of the region’s best wine."
2
To show or present something for inspection.
"Could you produce some proof of address when you open the account?"
"At the gate, every passenger had to produce a valid ticket."
"The officer asked him to produce his license."
noun
1
Fresh fruits and vegetables, especially from farming.
"I always buy my produce from the stall near the station."
"Organic produce is often displayed at the front of the shop."
"The market sells fresh local produce every Saturday."
How to use produce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something, or to show it; as a noun, farm-grown food.
UK vs US
The verb is stressed on the second syllable (pro-DUCE); the noun is stressed on the first (PRO-duce).
Common pairings
produce results
fresh produce
produce evidence
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- produces
- Past tense
- produced
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Etymology
From Latin prōdūcō, "to lead forth," from prō- ("forth") + dūcō ("to lead").
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What does “produce” mean?
The word “produce” means to make or create something, especially in large quantities. In plain terms, to make something, or to show it; as a noun, farm-grown food.
How do you pronounce “produce”?
“Produce” is pronounced pruh-JOOS (/pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “produce” in a sentence?
Here is “produce” used in a sentence: “The factory produces thousands of cars each year.”
What part of speech is “produce”?
Depending on how it is used, “produce” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “produce” come from?
The word “produce” comes from Latin. From Latin prōdūcō, "to lead forth," from prō- ("forth") + dūcō ("to lead").
Is “produce” a common word?
“Produce” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “produce” have?
“Produce” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make or create something, especially in large quantities.
What is the difference between the verb 'produce' and the noun 'produce'?
They are spelled the same but differ in stress and meaning. The verb, stressed on the second syllable (pro-DUCE), means to make or create something. The noun, stressed on the first syllable (PRO-duce), means fresh fruits and vegetables, as sold in a grocery store. This makes 'produce' a classic heteronym.
What is the difference between produce and manufacture?
Both mean to make things, but 'manufacture' specifically suggests making goods on a large scale in a factory, using machinery. 'Produce' is broader: you can produce cars, but you can also produce a film, a crop, electricity, or a report. Everything manufactured is produced, but not everything produced is manufactured.
What is an example of 'produce' as a verb?
You produce something whenever you make or create it, especially in quantity. A factory produces cars, a writer produces a novel, a country produces oil, and a body produces hormones. In each case, something new is brought into existence through effort or a natural process. The emphasis is often on output and volume.
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