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 reproduce reproduce /ˌriːprəˈduːs/

verb

  1. () Make a copy or equivalent of  ( reproduce )
    make a copy or equivalent of
     Reproduce the painting
    reproduce the painting
  2. () (biology) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant  ( multiply , procreate , reproduce )
    (biology) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
     The Bible tells people to procreate
    The Bible tells people to procreate
     These bacteria reproduce
    These bacteria reproduce
  3. Repeat after memorization  ( regurgitate , reproduce )
    repeat after memorization
     For the exam, you must be able to regurgitate the information
    For the exam, you must be able to regurgitate the information
  4. (fine arts) recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.  ( reproduce )
    (fine arts) recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.
     This DVD player reproduces the sound of the piano very well
    this DVD player reproduces the sound of the piano very well
     He reproduced the feeling of sadness in the portrait
    He reproduced the feeling of sadness in the portrait