produced; producing
1
: to offer to view or notice
2
: to give birth or rise to : yield
3
: to extend in length, area, or volume
produce a side of a triangle
4
: to make available for public exhibition or dissemination: such as
a
: to provide funding for
search for backers to produce the film
b
: to oversee the making of
will produce their new album
5
a
: to cause to have existence or to happen : bring about
b
: to give being, form, or shape to : make
especially
: manufacture
6
: to compose, create, or bring out by intellectual or physical effort
7
: to cause to accrue
: to bear, make, or yield something
pro·duce
ˈprō-(ˌ)düs 
also
ˈprä-
-(ˌ)dyüs
Synonyms
Examples of produce in a Sentence
Verb
Thousands of cars are produced here each year.
The tree produces good fruit.
Honey is produced by bees.
twins produced from a single egg
The insect bite produced a rash.
His suggestion produced the desired results.
The region produces large amounts of cotton and tobacco.
The college has produced some well-known scientists.
Noun
a book that was the produce of a lifetime of study on the subject
Recent Examples on the Web
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2024
The film was produced by Eliane Ferreira for Muiraquitã Filmes, Meena Nanji for Twende Pictures and Zippy Kimundu for Afrofilms Int’l Ltd., in co-production with Autentika Films.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024
At the same grove where the oranges were harvested, there was a plant to produce frozen orange juice concentrate.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Nicole Kidman as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production companies are attached to executive produce the project.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
According to a Reuters report this week, Tesla is facing strong competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers who are able to produce EVs priced as low as $10,000, a price point Tesla would have difficulty matching.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
The remainder is generated by an electric motor that produces 177 hp.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
One interpretation from Hindu scriptures references an episode known as the churning of the ocean, which produces a nectar of immortality, Kowsik explains.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Quantum Leap, which was produced in-house at Universal Television, earned a speedy season two renewal as NBC kept production going in a bid to have scripted originals during the writers and actors strikes.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Benjamin Collins, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Vendors offered free produce and tacos to attendees, which was advertised, but there was no direct mention of a turkey giveaway that later transpired during the event.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Shoppers can also use a touchscreen to ring up merchandise, such as produce, that lacks bar codes.
—Matt Day, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
With more than 200 vendors on site, fresh produce, flowers, bread and handmade treats are just the tip of the iceberg.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Everyone wants to shop at a place that's got a produce section, meats, a deli, a bakery.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The Killers of the Flower Moon director will host, narrate and executive produce for an eight-episode docudrama called Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Where my head of white hair as seen on TV when right-handed batters were up, got me thumbs-ups in the produce section at the grocery store.
—Ellen Murphy, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Blessed with an ever-widening array of fancy heirloom produce, chefs are turning uncooked vegetables into edible sculptures.
—New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Verb
Highlights Tara previously served as associate editor of Birmingham magazine, producing 47 issues over four years.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2024
The film was produced by Eliane Ferreira for Muiraquitã Filmes, Meena Nanji for Twende Pictures and Zippy Kimundu for Afrofilms Int’l Ltd., in co-production with Autentika Films.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024
At the same grove where the oranges were harvested, there was a plant to produce frozen orange juice concentrate.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Nicole Kidman as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production companies are attached to executive produce the project.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
According to a Reuters report this week, Tesla is facing strong competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers who are able to produce EVs priced as low as $10,000, a price point Tesla would have difficulty matching.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
The remainder is generated by an electric motor that produces 177 hp.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
One interpretation from Hindu scriptures references an episode known as the churning of the ocean, which produces a nectar of immortality, Kowsik explains.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Quantum Leap, which was produced in-house at Universal Television, earned a speedy season two renewal as NBC kept production going in a bid to have scripted originals during the writers and actors strikes.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
The birds are chirping, the weather is (mostly) warming up, plants are showing signs of life, and fresh produce and local goods will once again be offered at farmers markets all around Northwest Arkansas.
—Benjamin Collins, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Vendors offered free produce and tacos to attendees, which was advertised, but there was no direct mention of a turkey giveaway that later transpired during the event.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Shoppers can also use a touchscreen to ring up merchandise, such as produce, that lacks bar codes.
—Matt Day, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
With more than 200 vendors on site, fresh produce, flowers, bread and handmade treats are just the tip of the iceberg.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Everyone wants to shop at a place that's got a produce section, meats, a deli, a bakery.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The Killers of the Flower Moon director will host, narrate and executive produce for an eight-episode docudrama called Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Where my head of white hair as seen on TV when right-handed batters were up, got me thumbs-ups in the produce section at the grocery store.
—Ellen Murphy, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Blessed with an ever-widening array of fancy heirloom produce, chefs are turning uncooked vegetables into edible sculptures.
—New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
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produce
1 of 2 verb
pro·duce
prə-ˈd(y)üs
produced; producing
1
: to bring to view : exhibit
produce evidence
produced a permit when asked
2
: to give birth or rise to
a tree producing good fruit
the offspring an insect can produce
3
: to prepare to present to the public
produce a play
4
: to cause to be or happen : bring about
the insect bite produced a rash
this will produce results
5
a
: to bring something out by work
produced a magazine article
b
: manufacture entry 2 sense 2
a factory producing steel
produce
2 of 2 noun
pro·duce
ˈpräd-(ˌ)üs
ˈprōd-
ˈprōd-
also -(ˌ)yüs
1
: something produced
2
: fresh fruits and vegetables
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