re|pro|duce

re|pro|duce
re|pro|duce «REE pruh DOOS, -DYOOS», verb, -duced, -duc|ing.
–v.t.
1. to produce again: »

A radio reproduces sounds. Some animals are able to reproduce lost parts or organs of their bodies. The exact conditions that existed ten years ago cannot be reproduced today.

2. to produce (offspring): »

One function of all animals is to reproduce their own kind.

3. to make a copy of: »

A phonograph will reproduce your voice. A camera will reproduce a picture.

–v.i.
1. to produce offspring: »

Most plants reproduce by seeds.

SYNONYM(S): propagate, generate.
2. to be reproduced; make a copy; take copying: »

This carbon paper reproduces badly.

re´pro|duc´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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