produce

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produce

The farmer sells fresh produce at the market.

Definition
  1. Verb:

    • To create, make, or manufacture something: To bring something into existence, often through a process of work, manufacturing, or natural growth.
    • To cause something to happen or exist: To be the cause or source of a particular effect, result, or feeling.
    • To show or present something: To bring something forward for others to see, examine, or consider.
  2. Noun:

    • Things that have been produced, especially through farming: Food or other plants that are grown or harvested, typically to be sold.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:

    • The factory produces cars. (The factory makes cars.)
    • The new policy produced a lot of controversy. (The new policy caused a lot of controversy.)
    • The lawyer was asked to produce evidence. (The lawyer was asked to show evidence.)
    • This region produces excellent wine. (This region grows and makes excellent wine.)
  • Noun:

    • We buy fresh produce from the local market. (We buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the local market.)
    • The country's main produce is coffee and bananas. (The country's main agricultural products are coffee and bananas.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to produce results": to achieve a desired outcome or effect.

    • The new strategy finally produced results. (The new strategy finally achieved the desired outcome.)
  • "to produce an effect": to cause a specific impact or impression.

    • The lighting produced a dramatic effect on stage. (The lighting created a dramatic impact on stage.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Producer (n): A person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies goods or products. It can also refer to someone who finances and supervises the making of a film, play, or record.

    • She is the producer of the documentary.
  • Product (n): Something that is made or grown to be sold or used.

    • This is a new product from our research department.
  • Production (n): The process of making or growing something, or the amount that is produced. It can also refer to a theatrical or film presentation.

    • The production of steel increased this year.
Synonyms
  • Manufacture: To make something on a large scale using machinery.
  • Generate: To cause something to arise or come about.
  • Yield: To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
  • Create: To bring something into existence.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Produce from: To make something using a particular source material.
    • This cheese is produced from goat's milk. (This cheese is made using goat's milk.)
Related Idioms
  • The fruits of one's labor: The results or rewards of one's work. (This idiom relates to the concept of "producing" a result.)
    • After years of study, she is finally enjoying the fruits of her labor.
produce

The farmer sells fresh produce at the market.

Noun
  1. fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
Verb
  1. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
    • He grew a beard
    • The patient developed abdominal pains
    • I got funny spots all over my body
    • Well-developed breasts
  2. bring onto the market or release
    • produce a movie
    • bring out a book
    • produce a new play
  3. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
    • The Bordeaux region produces great red wines
    • They produce good ham in Parma
    • We grow wheat here
    • We raise hogs here
  4. bring out for display
    • The proud father produced many pictures of his baby
    • The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him
  5. cause to happen, occur or exist
    • This procedure produces a curious effect
    • The new law gave rise to many complaints
    • These chemicals produce a noxious vapor
    • the new President must bring about a change in the health care system
  6. create or manufacture a man-made product
    • We produce more cars than we can sell
    • The company has been making toys for two centuries
  7. bring forth or yield
    • The tree would not produce fruit