reproduce

word

Definition

To make a copy of something, or for an animal or plant to produce offspring.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often scientific. Used for making copies (e.g. 'reproduce a document') and for biological offspring ('fish reproduce quickly'). Not the same as 'produce' or 'copy'. For machines or art, 'reproduce' means to make a close version.

Spanish: reproducir - reproducirse (biología)Portuguese (BR): reproduzir - reproduzir-se (biologia)Portuguese (PT): reproduzir - reproduzir-se (biologia)Chinese (Simplified): 复制 - 繁殖 Chinese (Traditional): 複製 - 繁殖 Hindi: प्रजनन करना - पुनरुत्पादन करना Arabic: يُعيد إنتاج - يتكاثر Bengali: প্রজনন করা - অনুলিপি করা Russian: воспроизводить - размножаться Japanese: 再現する - 複製する - 繁殖する Vietnamese: tái tạo - sinh sản Korean: 복제하다 - 번식하다 Turkish: çoğalmak - kopyasını yapmak Urdu: تناسل کرنا - نقل کرنا Indonesian: mereproduksi - berkembang biak

Example Sentences

Scientists can reproduce sound from old recordings.

basic

Most plants reproduce by seeds.

basic

You shouldn't reproduce this article without permission.

basic

Some birds can reproduce the sounds they hear in their environment.

natural

It's hard to reproduce the taste of grandma's cookies.

natural

These machines can reproduce documents quickly and accurately.

natural