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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.