reproduce

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   make a copy or equivalent of

   reproduce the painting

2. 2
   verb

   recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.

   this DVD player reproduces the sound of the piano very well

3. 3
   verb

   To generate or propagate offspring or organisms sexually or asexually.

   The 12-page ruling notes that “Marriage is when a man and a woman are willing to live together, to build a husband and wife relationship to reproduce their offspring […] . Marriage is, therefore, reserved for only a man and a woman.” Other parts in the verdict also mention that members of the LGBTQIA+ community cannot reproduce, as it is against nature, and that people of those communities are no different to other animals with strange behaviours or physical features.

4. 4
   verb

   have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant

5. 5
   verb

   repeat after memorization

6. 6
   verb

   To produce an image or copy of.

7. 7
   verb

   To produce again; to recreate.

8. 8
   verb

   To bring something to mind; to recall.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *pro- Proto-Italic *pro- Latin prō- Proto-Indo-European *dewk- Proto-Indo-European *déwkti Proto-Italic *doukō Latin dūcō Latin prōdūcōder. Middle English produce English produce English reproduce From re- + produce.