produce
gb/pɹˈoʊdus/ us/pɹˈoʊdus/
A2
Engels
~ 400
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Werkwoord
A2
action
1
Make or create something
To make or create something, especially by working on it.
Gebruikspatroon:
to produce [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'produce' with 'product'. 'Produce' is the action (verb), 'product' is the thing made (noun).
Synoniemen
create (More general; can include artistic or abstract things.)
|
manufacture (Usually refers to making goods in large quantities, especially in factories.)
Antoniemen
destroy (Means to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or works.)
Woordcombinaties
produce results
|produce goods
|produce evidence
|produce a report
Thema's
business
|manufacturing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The factory produces thousands of cars each year.
- Her research produced some surprising results.
- This farm produces the best cheese in the region.
- The company is producing a new line of smartphones.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The farm produces milk.
- This machine produces bread.
- Our school produces a play every year.
- Factories produce many things we use.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
2
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruit and vegetables sold in stores or markets.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners think 'produce' here means any product; in this sense it refers only to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Synoniemen
vegetables and fruit (Plain description without commercial context.)
Antoniemen
processed food (Food that has been altered from its natural state, often packaged.)
Woordcombinaties
fresh produce
|organic produce
|local produce
Thema's
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- The market sells fresh produce from local farms.
- We try to eat more organic produce.
- This store has a wide variety of fresh produce.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I buy produce at the market.
- Fresh produce is good for health.
- The shop sells local produce.
Werkwoord
B1
action
3
Present or show something
To show something to someone, usually because they ask for it.
Gebruikspatroon:
to produce [document/evidence/item]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'introduce'; 'produce' means to bring out or show something, not to make someone known.
Synoniemen
present (More formal; often used in official situations.)
|
show (More casual; can be used in everyday contexts.)
Antoniemen
conceal (To hide something so it cannot be seen or inspected.)
Woordcombinaties
produce evidence
|produce documents
|produce identification
Thema's
law
|daily life
|communication
Voorbeelden
- The witness produced a letter as proof.
- Please produce your ticket at the entrance.
- He produced his passport for the border officer.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I produced my ID card.
- She produced her homework for the teacher.
- He produced his passport at the airport.
Werkwoord
B1
action
4
Oversee creation of work/performance
To plan and control the making of a movie, play, or similar work.
Gebruikspatroon:
to produce [a film/play/show]
Synoniemen
direct (Focuses more on guiding the artistic performance rather than funding/organization.)
|
organize (General term for arranging events or activities.)
Antoniemen
cancel (To stop a planned performance or production from happening.)
Woordcombinaties
produce a film
|produce a play
|produce an album
Thema's
entertainment
|business
|arts_entertainment
|work
Voorbeelden
- She produced several award-winning movies.
- The company is producing a new TV series.
- He produced and directed the play.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They produced a famous film.
- She produced a new album.
- He produced a big show.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
produce
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊdus/
US/pɹˈoʊdus/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pro - duce (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: produce
- Plural: produce
Verb
- Base: produce
- 3rd Person Singular: produces
- Present Participle: producing
- Past: produced
Woordfamilie
Forms
produces
verb
producing
verb
produced
verb
Core family
Related words
productivity
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unproductive
adjective
Advanced or less common
Uitdrukkingen
fresh produce
1/fɹˈɛʃ pɹˈoʊdus/
fixed phrase
Newly harvested fruits and vegetables for sale
Fruit and vegetables that were recently picked and are sold as food.
Voorbeelden
- This store has a section for fresh produce.
- We get our fresh produce from local farmers.
produce evidence
1/pɹədˈus ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
Present proof for consideration
To show proof to support an idea or claim.
Voorbeelden
- The lawyer asked the witness to produce evidence.
- You must produce evidence to prove your case.
produce results
1/pɹˈoʊdus ɹɪzˈʌlts/
fixed phrase
Cause desired outcomes to happen
To make good or wanted things happen.
Voorbeelden
- Hard work will produce results over time.
- The new training program is already producing results.