reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
| \ ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs
, -ˈdyüs\
, -ˈdyüs\
reproduced;
reproducing;
reproduces
Definition of reproduce
: 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
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Other Words from reproduce
reproducer
noun
reproducibility
\ ˌrē-prə-ˌdü-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē
, -ˌdyü- \
noun
, -ˌdyü- \
noun
reproducible
\ ˌrē-prə-ˈdü-sə-bəl
, -ˈdyü- \
adjective or noun
, -ˈdyü- \
adjective or noun
reproducibly
\ ˌrē-prə-ˈdü-sə-blē
\
adverb
\
adverb
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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Recent Examples on the Web
There is very little room for movement in this new order, as the rich and highly skilled prepare their children exceptionally well for the meritocratic race, reproducing what has become a caste of rich super-skilled people. — Sarah Leonard, The New Republic, "The Fall of the Meritocracy," 5 Sep. 2019 But Ehrlich has been proven obviously and dramatically wrong — and not because citizens of the world listened to his cries and ceased reproducing. — Alexandra Desanctis, National Review, "Bernie Sanders Advocates Population Control in ‘Poor Countries’," 5 Sep. 2019 Her characters aren’t meant to be quoted in inspirational memes, or reproduced on placards, or held up as paragons of empowerment or feminist virtue. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Challenge of Margaret Atwood," 5 Sep. 2019 Zoo data shows the frogs in the wild have survived and reproduced. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Francisco Zoo brings red-legged frogs back to Yosemite," 22 Aug. 2019 Almost certainly nearly as many as this past year and maybe more depending on just how successful the birds were at reproducing this year. — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, "Teal hunters await answers to 2 key questions," 21 Aug. 2019 This is all thanks to a photographer who is able to capture and reproduce the final images from the eyes of the deceased — a talent that more than just the police turn out to be interested in. — Graeme Mcmillan, The Hollywood Reporter, "Sci-Fi Comic 'r(ender);' Unveils First Pages (Exclusive)," 15 Aug. 2019 In the best hives, the bees were able to detect and remove every reproducing mite. — Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, "Breeders toughen up bees to resist deadly mites," 25 July 2019 Biologists grow bacteria in a Petri dish partly because of those organisms’ short lifespans: they are born and reproduce so quickly that studies over many generations can be done in a reasonably short period. — The Economist, "The internet is changing language less than curmudgeons fear," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reproduce.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for reproduce
reproduce
verb
English Language Learners Definition of reproduce
: to make a copy of (something)
: to produce something that is the same as or very similar to (something else)
: to cause (something) to happen again in the same way
See the full definition for reproduce in the English Language Learners Dictionary
reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
| \ ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs
, -ˈdyüs\
, -ˈdyüs\
reproduced;
reproducing
Kids Definition of reproduce
1
: to produce another living thing of the same kind
Many plants reproduce by means of seeds.
2
: to imitate closely
Sound effects reproduced thunder.
3
: to make a copy of
reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
| \ ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs
\
\
reproduced;
reproducing
Medical Definition of reproduce
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