Meaning & use
produce
To make, create, or bring something into existence, especially through effort or a natural process.
See it in a sentence
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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