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reproduce (v.)

1610s, "to produce again," from re- "again" + produce (v.), probably on model of French reproduire (16c.). Sense of "make a copy" is first recorded 1850; that of "produce offspring" is from 1894. Related: Reproduced; reproducing.

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Definitions of reproduce from WordNet

reproduce (v.)
make a copy or equivalent of;
reproduce the painting
reproduce (v.)
have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant;
These bacteria reproduce
Synonyms: procreate / multiply
reproduce (v.)
recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.;
He reproduced the feeling of sadness in the portrait
this DVD player reproduces the sound of the piano very well
reproduce (v.)
repeat after memorization;
Synonyms: regurgitate
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