A2verb1K

Produce

UK /["/prəˈdjuːs/","/prəˈdjuːsɪz/","/prəˈdjuːst/","/prəˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/US /["/prəˈduːs/","/prəˈduːsɪz/","/prəˈduːst/","/prəˈduːsɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities

In simple words: to make or create something

Examples

  • Farmers produce a variety of fruits and vegetables every year.
  • The factory can produce thousands of toys in just one day.
  • The film company plans to produce a new movie this summer.
  • In biology class, we learned how plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
  • She was able to produce an impressive piece of artwork for the exhibition.

Usage notes

Commonly used in everyday speech and writing. Avoid using in overly formal contexts. Works well when discussing items created or made, like music or food.

Grammar pattern

produce + object

Memory hint

Think of 'produce' as 'produce' in a grocery store, where you create or gather fresh items.

Collocations

  • domestically
  • locally
  • commercially
  • be able to
  • can
  • manage to
  • from
  • with
  • domestically
  • locally
  • commercially
  • be able to
  • can
  • manage to
  • from
  • with
  • domestically
  • locally
  • commercially
  • be able to
  • can
  • manage to
  • from
  • with
  • domestically
  • locally
  • commercially
  • be able to
  • can
  • manage to
  • from
  • with
  • domestically
  • locally
  • commercially
  • be able to
  • can
  • manage to
  • from
  • with

Synonyms

  • bring about

Antonyms

  • destroy
  • consume
  • waste

Common mistakes

  • 'Produce' is often confused with 'product', which refers to the final item.
  • Some learners forget to use 'produce' correctly in past tense forms, saying 'produced' instead of 'produced'.
  • Mixing up 'produce' with 'conduct', as they can be contextually similar in terms of generating outcomes.