Produce Definition & Meaning
produce
- noun
- fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
- verb
- bring forth or yield; "The tree would not produce fruit"
- create or manufacture a man-made product; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries"
- cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"
- bring out for display; "The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him"
- cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques; "The Bordeaux region produces great red wines"; "They produce good ham in Parma"; "We grow wheat here"; "We raise hogs here"
- bring onto the market or release; "produce a movie"; "bring out a book"; "produce a new play"
- come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); "He grew a beard"; "The patient developed abdominal pains"; "I got funny spots all over my body"; "Well-developed breasts"
"Produce" in song lyrics
See how produce is used in real songs:
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"Deb in the flesh, well I'm fresh like produce"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"A joke for those who try to produce"
7L & Esoteric — Protocol -
"Just a little, paint cats and rip up a little produce"
Babyface Fensta f/ Lee-Major, Q-Plex — Camp Crystal Lake
Words that rhyme with produce
Usage tips for "produce"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "produce" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for produce to find words that pair well.