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produce

v.
US //ˈpɹoʊdus// pro·duce
  1. 1 to make or create (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    to make, grow, or create something.

    to manufacture, grow, or generate something through a process.

    Example

    The local factory produces over a thousand cars every month.

    Example

    The region produces a significant percentage of the country's wheat, despite the challenging soil conditions and unpredictable rainfall.
  2. 2 to show something (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to take something out so that people can see it.

    to present something for inspection or consideration from a place of concealment.

    Example

    The man produced a small key from his pocket and opened the box.

    Example

    When requested by the officer, the driver produced a valid license and the necessary insurance documentation without hesitation.
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  1. 3 film or music (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to organize the making of a film, play, or song.

    to supervise and finance the making of a film, broadcast, or musical recording.

    Example

    She wants to produce her own documentary about climate change.

    Example

    The studio decided to produce a sequel after the first film exceeded all box-office expectations during its opening weekend.
  2. 4 to cause a result (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to cause a particular result or feeling.

    to cause a specific result, reaction, or effect to happen.

    Example

    The new law produced a lot of debate among the public.

    Example

    The sudden change in interest rates produced an immediate cooling effect on the housing market.
Etymology 1

From Middle English produce, from Latin prōdūcō (“to lead forth”), from prō- (“forth, forward”) + dūcō (“to lead, bring”).

Etymology 2

From the verb.

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