Reproduce

/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to make a copy or representation of something; to duplicate.
The artist was able to reproduce the intricate details of the original painting.
to produce a new organism or offspring; to breed.
Certain species of frogs reproduce in large groups during the rainy season.
to cause something to occur again; to bring about again.
Scientists aim to reproduce the experiment to verify the results.

Etymology

From Latin 'reproducere', from 're-' meaning 'again' + 'ducere' meaning 'to lead'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reproduce results
to obtain similar outcomes in an experiment or study.
reproduce a work
to create another version of a piece of art or information.
reproduce rapidly
to increase in number or produce offspring quickly.

Related Words

duplication
the act of making a copy of something.
offspring
a person's child or animal's young.
imitation
the action of using someone or something as a model.

Slang Meanings

To make a baby.
They just got married and now they're ready to reproduce.
To create a knockoff or copy something.
He can't just reproduce that designer's style and sell it.