verb / noun
produce
pruh-DOOSS/prəˈduːs/
To bring something into existence through work or growth.
The potter produces a clay vessel on the spinning wheel.
Etymology
“Lead forth” or “bring forth” developed into bringing something into existence. The same image connects creating an object with a plant bearing fruit: each brings forth something new.
In context
the two of them collaborated to to produce a polemic against the young hegelians
More examples
- These trees produce sweet peaches every summer.
- Even small changes can produce noticeable results.
- Wash fresh produce before eating it.
- She produces a weekly radio show about local history.
Forms
produce · produces · produced · producing
producer noun — A person or company that makes something.
production noun — The process of making or creating something.