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.

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