produce — to make or grow something, especially in large quantities
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or grow something, especially in large quantities
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈduːs/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's garden produces enough tomatoes to feed the entire neighborhood... and probably a small army of pizza lovers!
- The company produces high-quality smartphones that last longer than most relationships.
- Korea produces excellent K-pop idols and addictive dramas.
produce
VERB[/prəˈduːs/]
to make or grow something, especially in large quantities
The factory produces thousands of electric cars every month.
The solar panels produced enough electricity to power the entire house. (PRO + DO = PRODUCE → A pro does the work and produces results.)
The factory produced new bottles, reduced waste, and reused recycled materials.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'producere', meaning 'to lead forward' or 'bring forth', composed of the prefix 'pro-' (forward) and 'ducere' (to lead or conduct).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + duc (lead/conduct) + -e (verb ending) = produce (to bring forth or make)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's garden produces enough tomatoes to feed the entire neighborhood... and probably a small army of pizza lovers!”
“The company produces high-quality smartphones that last longer than most relationships.”
“Korea produces excellent K-pop idols and addictive dramas.”
“This magic wand can produce rabbits, but unfortunately not my missing homework.”
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