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produce

/prəˈdjuːs/
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verb

To make or create something. It can mean making goods, results, or effects. It is common in formal, academic, and business English.

  • The factory produces electric fans.
  • This medicine can produce side effects.
  • Our team produced a clear report.
noun

Fresh fruit and vegetables. This use is common in shops, markets, and food writing, especially in American English.

  • The market sells fresh produce.
  • We need more produce for dinner.
  • Organic produce is often more expensive.

Adinary Nuance

As a verb, produce is broader and more formal than make. Use make for everyday things, and produce for results, goods, films, or formal writing. As a noun, produce means farm goods like fruit and vegetables, not manufactured products.

In other languages

Vietnamese
sản xuất
Spanish
producir
Chinese
生产
Japanese
生産する
Korean
생산하다

Etymology

From Latin producere, meaning 'to lead forth' or 'bring out'. It entered English through French in the Middle Ages and later became common in formal writing.

Common phrases

fresh produceproduce resultsproduce evidencelocally produced

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is produce formal or informal?
As a verb, it is more formal than make. As a noun, it is a normal word for fruit and vegetables.
What is the difference between produce and make?
Make is more general and everyday. Produce is used more in formal English, or for goods and results.
Can produce be a noun?
Yes. As a noun, produce means fresh fruit and vegetables, especially in shops and markets.
How do I use produce in business writing?
It works well for reports, results, products, and output. It sounds professional and clear.