produce

[prəˈdjuːs]

produce Definition

• 1. to make something or bring something into existence
• 2. to grow fruits, vegetables, or other crops
• 3. food or other things that have been grown or produced on a farm or other place

Using produce: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "produce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The factory produces cars.

• Example

  She produced a beautiful painting.

• Example

  This farm produces organic vegetables.

• Example

  The country produces oil and gas.

produce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for produce

• create
• generate
• manufacture
• cultivate
• harvest

Antonyms for produce

• destroy
• demolish
• ruin

Idioms Using produce

• produce the goods

  to do what is expected or required, especially by providing good results

  Example

  The team needs to produce the goods if they want to win the championship.

• produce evidence

  to provide proof or evidence to support a claim or argument

  Example

  The lawyer asked the witness to produce evidence to support their testimony.

• produce results

  to achieve a successful outcome or produce positive results

  Example

  The new marketing campaign produced great results for the company.

Phrases with produce

• produce section

  the area of a grocery store where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold

  Example

  I need to go to the produce section to buy some tomatoes.

• produce market

  a place where farmers sell their fruits and vegetables directly to consumers

  Example

  We went to the produce market to buy some fresh strawberries.

• produce stand

  a small outdoor market where farmers sell their fruits and vegetables directly to consumers

  Example

  We stopped at a produce stand on the side of the road to buy some corn.

Origins of produce

from Latin 'producere', meaning 'to bring forth'

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Summary: produce in Brief

The verb 'produce' [prəˈdjuːs] means to create or bring something into existence, or to grow fruits, vegetables, or other crops. It also refers to food or other things that have been grown or produced on a farm or other place. Examples include 'The factory produces cars.' and 'This farm produces organic vegetables.' Phrases like 'produce section' and idioms like 'produce the goods' extend its usage.