reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs 
-ˈdyüs
reproduced; reproducing; reproduces
: to produce again: such as
a
: to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process
b
: to cause to exist again or anew
reproduce water from steam
c
: to imitate closely
sound-effects can reproduce the sound of thunder
d
: to present again
e
: to make a representation (such as an image or copy) of
reproduce a face on canvas
f
: to revive mentally : recall
g
: to translate (a recording) into sound
reproducer
noun
Examples of reproduce in a Sentence
The concert will be reproduced on compact disc.
Sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder.
They haven't been able to reproduce the results of the first experiment.
Salmon return to the stream to reproduce offspring.
The virus is able to reproduce itself very rapidly.
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Another key inflection point for the movement was government officials' attempt to encourage women to reproduce — South Korea has one of the lowest birthrates in the world.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2024
Sadly, due to a condition with her uterus, Elizabeth Ann is unable to reproduce.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the cane toads thrived, reproducing at an alarming rate and rapidly spreading across the landscape.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Mice also are incredibly proficient at reproducing: Gestation takes just a few weeks, with six to 12 pups per litter and up to eight litters per year.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2024
Sadly, due to a condition with her uterus, Elizabeth Ann is unable to reproduce.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the cane toads thrived, reproducing at an alarming rate and rapidly spreading across the landscape.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Mice also are incredibly proficient at reproducing: Gestation takes just a few weeks, with six to 12 pups per litter and up to eight litters per year.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Reproduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproduce. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs
1
a
: to produce new individuals of the same kind
b
: to cause to exist again
reproduce water from steam
c
: to imitate closely
sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder
d
: to present again
e
: to make an image or copy of
reproduce a face on canvas
f
: to translate a recording into sound
2
: to go through reproduction
her voice reproduces well
3
: to produce offspring
reproducer
noun
Medical Definition
reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs
reproduced; reproducing
1
: to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process
2
: to achieve (an original result or score) again or anew by repeating an experiment or test
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