English Dictionary
Definition of “reproduce”
reproduce (ˌriːprəˈdjuːs
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Definitions
verb (mainly tr)
- to make a copy, representation, or imitation of; duplicate
- (also intr) biology to undergo or cause to undergo a process of reproduction
- to produce or exhibit again
- to bring back into existence again; re-create
- to bring before the mind again (a scene, event, etc) through memory or imagination
- (intr) to come out (well, badly, etc), when copied
- to replace (damaged parts or organs) by a process of natural growth; regenerate
- to cause (a sound or television recording) to be heard or seen
Alternative Forms
ˌreproˈducible adjective ˌreproˈducibly adverb ˌreproˌduciˈbility noun
Synonyms
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copy,
recreate,
replicate,
duplicate,
match,
represent,
mirror,
echo,
parallel,
imitate,
emulate,
Usage examples
Even if these eggs had hatched and the babies matured to adults, it would be unlikely that these hybrid birds would reproduce.
Tony Juniper, SPIX'S MACAW: The Race to Save the World's Rarest Bird (2002)The SSB is the estimated tonnage of cod old enough to reproduce.
New Scientist (2003)This license allows professionals to reproduce music for public presentation.
Edmonton Sun (2003)The Rogers were still unable to reproduce even with the clinic's help.
Independent (1999)In any environment, some variants were better suited than others to survive and hence to reproduce.
Jim Leavesley, George Biro, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)
