Reproduces Meaning in English

word · lemma: reproduce

US

ˌɹipɹəˈdusɪz

ree-pruh-DOO-siz

UK

ɹɪpɹədjˈuːsɪz

ri-pruh-DYOO-siz

Definition

To make a copy of something or to create new living things, especially when talking about animals or plants having babies or making new individuals.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or technical word, common in science for animals, plants, or copying sounds/images. Can be used for biological processes or copying things. Often confused with only 'copy'; 'reproduce' is broader.

• Spanish: reproduce - se reproduce
• Portuguese (BR): reproduz - se reproduz
• Portuguese (PT): reproduz - reproduz-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 繁殖 - 再现
• Chinese (Traditional): 繁殖 - 再現
• Hindi: प्रजनन करता है - पुनरुत्पादन करता है
• Arabic: يتكاثر - ينسخ
• Bengali: প্রজনন করে - অনুলিপি করে
• Russian: размножается - воспроизводит
• Japanese: 再生する - 複製する - 繁殖する
• Vietnamese: sinh sản - tái tạo - sao chép
• Korean: 번식하다 - 복제하다
• Turkish: üremek - çoğaltmak - kopyalamak
• Urdu: تولید مثل کرتا ہے - نقل بناتا ہے
• Indonesian: berkembang biak - mereproduksi - menyalin

Example Sentences

A rabbit reproduces quickly in the wild.

basic

This machine reproduces the sound of a piano.

basic

The plant reproduces by making seeds.

basic

This printer reproduces your artwork in full color.

natural

After the storm, the frog population reproduces much faster.

natural

He reproduces the exact recipe every time he cooks.

natural