reproduce

[ ree-pruh-doos, -dyoos ]

verb (used with object)

, re·pro·duced, re·pro·duc·ing.

1. to make a copy, representation, duplicate, or close imitation of:

   to reproduce a picture.

2. to produce again or anew by natural process:

   to reproduce a severed branch.

3. Biology. to produce one or more other individuals of (a given kind of organism) by some process of generation or propagation, sexual or asexual.

   Synonyms: beget, propagate, generate

4. to cause or foster the reproduction of (organisms).
5. to produce, form, make, or bring about again or anew in any manner.

   Synonyms: repeat

6. to recall to the mind or have a mental image of (a past incident, scene, etc.), as by the aid of memory or imagination.
7. to produce again, as a play produced at an earlier time.

verb (used without object)

, re·pro·duced, re·pro·duc·ing.

1. to reproduce its kind, as an organism; propagate; bear offspring.
2. to turn out in a given manner when copied:

   This picture will reproduce well.

reproduce

/ ˌriːprəˈdjuːs /

verb

1. to make a copy, representation, or imitation of; duplicate
2. also intr biology to undergo or cause to undergo a process of reproduction
3. to produce or exhibit again
4. to bring back into existence again; re-create
5. to bring before the mind again (a scene, event, etc) through memory or imagination
6. intr to come out (well, badly, etc), when copied
7. to replace (damaged parts or organs) by a process of natural growth; regenerate
8. to cause (a sound or television recording) to be heard or seen

Derived Forms

• ˌreproˌduciˈbility, noun
• ˌreproˈducible, adjective
• ˌreproˈducibly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·pro·duc·er noun
• re·pro·duc·i·ble adjective
• self-re·pro·duc·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reproduce¹

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + produce

Synonym Study

See imitate.

Example Sentences

"I know it will be difficult to reproduce what I have here anywhere else but there are other places with different exposure and pressure."

From BBC

Maye could not reproduce his heroics in overtime, though, with an interception sealing a welcome second win of the season for the Titans.

From BBC

Scientists say climate change could make the navel orangeworm problem even worse, with hotter temperatures allowing the moths to reproduce even faster.

From Los Angeles Times

Since their reproductive genes tend to mutate faster, the right dose can leave them relatively unfazed but unable to reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times

The hotter it is, the faster they grow and reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clone
• copy
• duplicate
• emulate
• imitate
• mirror
• photocopy
• portray
• print
• recreate
• reflect
• repeat
• replicate
• reprint