produce

Produce is defined as to create or bring into being.

(verb)

An example of produce is to paint a work of art.

Produce is defined as products of agriculture, particularly fruits and vegetables.

(noun)

An example of produce is a carrot.

See produce in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb produced, producing

to bring to view; offer for inspection: to produce identification
to bring forth; bear; yield: a well that produces oil
1. to make or manufacture: to produce steel
2. to bring into being; create: to produce a work of art
to cause; give rise to: war produces devastation
to get (a play, film, TV program, etc.) ready for presentation to the public
to supervise (a recording session, musical recording, etc.) and determine the final sound mix of the recording
Econ. to create (anything having exchange value)
Geom. to extend (a line or plane)

Origin: L producere < pro-, forward + ducere, to lead, draw: see pro- & duct

intransitive verb

to bear, yield, create, manufacture, etc. something

noun

something produced; yield; esp., fresh fruits and vegetables

Related Forms:

See produce in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb pro·duced, pro·duc·ing, pro·duc·es

verb, transitive

To bring forth; yield: a plant that produces pink flowers.
a. To create by physical or mental effort: produce a tapestry; produce a poem.
b. To manufacture: factories that produce cars and trucks.
To cause to occur or exist; give rise to: chemicals that produce a noxious vapor when mixed.
To bring forth; exhibit: reached into a pocket and produced a packet of matches; failed to produce an eyewitness to the crime.
To supervise and finance the making and public presentation of: produce a stage play; produce a videotape.
Mathematics To extend (an area or volume) or lengthen (a line).