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produces

|pro/duces|

B1

🇺🇸

/prəˈdus/

🇬🇧

/prəˈdjuːs/

(produce)

creation process

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'produce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'producere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'producere' transformed into the Old French word 'produire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'produce' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lead forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or manufacture.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to bring into existence; to create or manufacture.

The factory produces thousands of cars each year.

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Verb 2

to present or show (a play, movie, etc.) to the public.

The theater produces several new plays each season.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42