produce

/prəˈdjuːs/

nounverb★Intermediate— foods grown or raised for sale

general

Foods such as fruits and vegetables that are grown or raised for sale

She bought a variety of produce at the grocery store.

She bought a variety of fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.

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Often used in the plural form to refer to multiple types of fresh food.

general

To create, manufacture, or bring something into existence

The factory produces high-quality electronics.

The factory manufactures high-quality electronics.

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Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Collocations

fresh producefruits and vegetables that are recently harvestedproduce a resultto create or achieve a specific outcome

to organize and present a theatrical or musical performance

to present proof or documentation in support of a claim

When referring to food items, 'produce' is typically used in the plural form, even when referring to a single item.

The meaning of 'produce' depends heavily on context. As a noun, it refers to food; as a verb, it means to create or manufacture.

From Middle English 'producen', from Latin 'prodūcere' meaning 'to bring forth'

When referring to food, 'produce' is often used in the plural form. As a verb, it can be transitive or intransitive.

pro-

forward

prefix

-duce

to lead or bring

root

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