produce
gb/pɹˈoʊdus/ us/pɹˈoʊdus/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 400
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
A2
action
1
Make or create something
To make or create something, especially by working on it.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to produce [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'produce' with 'product'. 'Produce' is the action (verb), 'product' is the thing made (noun).
Visawe
create (More general; can include artistic or abstract things.)
|
manufacture (Usually refers to making goods in large quantities, especially in factories.)
Vinyume
destroy (Means to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or works.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
produce results
|produce goods
|produce evidence
|produce a report
Mada
business
|manufacturing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The farm produces milk.
- This machine produces bread.
- Our school produces a play every year.
- Factories produce many things we use.
Nomino
A2
entity
2
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruit and vegetables sold in stores or markets.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners think 'produce' here means any product; in this sense it refers only to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Visawe
vegetables and fruit (Plain description without commercial context.)
Vinyume
processed food (Food that has been altered from its natural state, often packaged.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fresh produce
|organic produce
|local produce
Mada
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Mifano
- The market sells fresh produce from local farms.
- We try to eat more organic produce.
- This store has a wide variety of fresh produce.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I buy produce at the market.
- Fresh produce is good for health.
- The shop sells local produce.
Kitenzi
B1
action
3
Present or show something
To show something to someone, usually because they ask for it.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to produce [document/evidence/item]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'introduce'; 'produce' means to bring out or show something, not to make someone known.
Visawe
present (More formal; often used in official situations.)
|
show (More casual; can be used in everyday contexts.)
Vinyume
conceal (To hide something so it cannot be seen or inspected.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
produce evidence
|produce documents
|produce identification
Mada
law
|daily life
|communication
Mifano
- The witness produced a letter as proof.
- Please produce your ticket at the entrance.
- He produced his passport for the border officer.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I produced my ID card.
- She produced her homework for the teacher.
- He produced his passport at the airport.
Kitenzi
B1
action
4
Oversee creation of work/performance
To plan and control the making of a movie, play, or similar work.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to produce [a film/play/show]
Visawe
direct (Focuses more on guiding the artistic performance rather than funding/organization.)
|
organize (General term for arranging events or activities.)
Vinyume
cancel (To stop a planned performance or production from happening.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
produce a film
|produce a play
|produce an album
Mada
entertainment
|business
|arts_entertainment
|work
Mifano
- She produced several award-winning movies.
- The company is producing a new TV series.
- He produced and directed the play.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They produced a famous film.
- She produced a new album.
- He produced a big show.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
produce
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊdus/
US/pɹˈoʊdus/
Silabi na mkazo
pro - duce (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: produce
- Plural: produce
Verb
- Base: produce
- 3rd Person Singular: produces
- Present Participle: producing
- Past: produced
Familia ya neno
Forms
produces
verb
producing
verb
produced
verb
Core family
Related words
productivity
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unproductive
adjective
Advanced or less common
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Hard work will produce results over time.
- The new training program is already producing results.