Produce

/ˈprɒdjuːs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Agricultural products, especially fruits and vegetables.

The market features a variety of local produce, including tomatoes and apples.

The result of creating or manufacturing something.

The produce of the company's research and development efforts has led to several innovations.

verb

To create or bring forth; to cause to exist or happen.

The factory will produce thousands of units each day.

To grow or cultivate crops or livestock.

Farmers in this region produce corn, wheat, and soybeans.

To present a play, show, or other performance.

The theater group plans to produce a new musical this summer.

Middle English, from Old French 'produire', from Latin 'producere', meaning 'to lead or bring forth'.

produce results:

To achieve a desired outcome.

produce evidence:

To provide proof or documentation.

produce an effect:

To cause or result in a specific consequence.

To create or make something impressive.

He really knows how to produce sick beats.

To throw together quickly; usually for an event.

We're gonna produce a show in less than a week!