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.

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

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.

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.

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.