reproduce
1 of 1verb/ˌripɹəˈdus/
Forms:reproduces,reproducing,reproduced,reproduced
1
(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself
C1- Animals reproduce by giving birth to or laying eggs that hatch into offspring.
- Plants reproduce through seeds, allowing new plants to grow.
- Humans reproduce through sexual reproduction, leading to the birth of babies.
- Microorganisms can reproduce rapidly, increasing their population.
- Certain species reproduce asexually, without the need for a mate.
2
to create a copy of something
transitive- The artist reproduced the famous painting using oil paints.
- The machine can reproduce documents with high accuracy.
- We need to reproduce these test results to confirm their validity.
- The company plans to reproduce the success of their first product with a new version.
- She reproduced the family recipe for chocolate cake perfectly.
3
to recall or recreate a scene, event, or feeling from memory or imagination
transitive- He reproduced the moment of their first meeting vividly in his mind.
- She could easily reproduce the image of the beach from her childhood memories.
- The storyteller reproduced the scene of the battle with great detail.
- He tried to reproduce the excitement of the concert by describing it to his friends.
- She reproduced the argument in her head, recalling every word that was said.
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4
to create a copy or an exact representation of something
transitive- He reproduced the song’s melody on the piano from memory.
- The sculptor reproduced the president's face in marble.
- The museum reproduced ancient artifacts to display for educational purposes.
- The photographer reproduced the scene by capturing a similar shot at sunset.