Word
produce
Phoneticspro·duce, stress on the first syllable
/ˈpɹoʊdus/
Definitions
01to make or create
A2 · Elementary
v. to make, grow, or create something.
v. to manufacture, grow, or generate something through a process.
Español:producir
“The local factory produces over a thousand cars every month.”
“The region produces a significant percentage of the country's wheat, despite the challenging soil conditions and unpredictable rainfall.”
Synonyms
02to show something
B1 · Intermediate
v. to take something out so that people can see it.
v. to present something for inspection or consideration from a place of concealment.
“The man produced a small key from his pocket and opened the box.”
“When requested by the officer, the driver produced a valid license and the necessary insurance documentation without hesitation.”
03film or music
B1 · Intermediate
v. to organize the making of a film, play, or song.
v. to supervise and finance the making of a film, broadcast, or musical recording.
“She wants to produce her own documentary about climate change.”
“The studio decided to produce a sequel after the first film exceeded all box-office expectations during its opening weekend.”
04to cause a result
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to cause a particular result or feeling.
v. to cause a specific result, reaction, or effect to happen.
“The new law produced a lot of debate among the public.”
“The sudden change in interest rates produced an immediate cooling effect on the housing market.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “produce” in context.
Verb
01. actually produce
“It is one thing to design a prototype, but another to actually produce it for the market.”
adv + verb
02. automatically produce
“The software will automatically produce a report at the end of every business day.”
adv + verb
03. easily produce
“With the right tools, you can easily produce professional-looking videos at home.”
adv + verb
04. locally produce
“The restaurant aims to locally produce most of the ingredients used in their dishes.”
adv + verb
05. produce by
“These toxins are produced by bacteria found in contaminated water.”
verb + prep
06. produce change
“The new government policy is expected to produce change in the education system.”
verb + noun
07. produce data
“The research team will produce data to support their hypothesis by the end of the month.”
verb + noun
08. produce effect
“The medication did not produce any noticeable effect on the patient's symptoms.”
verb + noun
09. produce estimate
“The contractor will produce an estimate for the renovation costs by Friday.”
verb + noun
10. produce image
“Modern telescopes can produce a clear image of distant galaxies.”
verb + noun
11. produce offspring
“Most mammals produce offspring that require significant parental care.”
verb + noun
12. produce output
“The factory was able to produce a high output of cars during the summer months.”
verb + noun
Real-World Examples
“The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.” “Although most are harmless, some produce dangerous toxins.” Etymology
From Middle English produce, from Latin prōdūcō (“to lead forth”), from prō- (“forth, forward”) + dūcō (“to lead, bring”).
From the verb.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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