Meaning & use

produce

verb·Everyday

To make, create, or bring something into existence, especially through effort or a natural process.

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The factory produces thousands of cars every month for export.

Bees produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers throughout the summer.

A note on using this word

As a noun, stressed on the first syllable, produce refers to fresh fruits and vegetables sold in markets.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

Fresh fruits and vegetables, especially as sold at a market or store.

The farmers market sells locally grown produce every Saturday morning.

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