Reproduce
/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo make a copy or imitation of something.
/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
To make a copy of something.
The machine can reproduce documents quickly.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a really cool drawing, and you want to make a copy so your friend can have one too! That's reproducing – making another one of something!
👶 For kids: To make a copy of something. Like when you copy your friend's drawing.
More Examples
He tried to reproduce the effect in his painting.
The museum reproduced the ancient artifacts for educational purposes.
How It's Used
"The artist reproduced the painting with meticulous detail."
"The printer can reproduce images with high fidelity."
To produce offspring or new individuals; to procreate.
/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
To generate offspring or new individuals.
Many species can reproduce quickly.
💡 Simply: Animals and plants have babies! That's called reproducing – making more of their own kind, just like parents have kids!
👶 For kids: To have babies! Like when animals and plants make more babies of their kind.
More Examples
The population is growing because they reproduce successfully.
Certain bacteria reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
How It's Used
"Animals reproduce through sexual or asexual methods."
"Plants reproduce via seeds or cuttings."
To cause (a sound, image, etc.) to be presented or appear again.
/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
To cause (a sound or image) to be heard or seen again.
The new audio system can reproduce every detail of the recording.
💡 Simply: Imagine your music player. When you play a song, it reproduces the sound of your favorite song. This refers to making a sound or visual appears again.
👶 For kids: To make sounds or pictures come back, like when you play a song.
More Examples
The television is capable of reproducing vivid images.
The microphone can reproduce voices clearly.
How It's Used
"The speakers can reproduce the sound of the instruments very clearly."
"The television can reproduce vibrant colors on the screen."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin *reproducere* ('to bring forth again, to copy'), from *re-* ('again') + *producere* ('to lead forth').
The word 'reproduce' has been used in English since the 16th century, initially referring to the act of bringing back something or creating a copy.
Memory tip
Think of RE-producing: making it again, like a photocopy.
Word Origin
"to lead forth, to produce"