What does reproduce mean?
Reproduce means (transitive) To produce an image or copy of..
Reproduce
/ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To produce an image or copy of..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To produce an image or copy of.
- (transitive or intransitive, biology) To generate or propagate offspring or organisms sexually or asexually.
- (transitive) To produce again; to recreate.
- (transitive) To bring something to mind; to recall.
Example Sentences
The 12-page ruling notes that “Marriage is when a man and a woman are willing to live together, to build a husband and wife relationship to reproduce their offspring […] . Marriage is, therefore, reserved for only a man and a woman.” Other parts in the verdict also mention that members of the LGBTQIA+ community cannot reproduce, as it is against nature, and that people of those communities are no different to other animals with strange behaviours or physical features.
Synonyms for reproduce
Antonyms for reproduce
Related Words
Word Forms
- reproduces
- reproducing
- reproduced
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reproduce?
Common synonyms include manifold, regurgitate, procreate, multiply.
What is the opposite of reproduce?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use reproduce in a sentence?
The 12-page ruling notes that “Marriage is when a man and a woman are willing to live together, to build a husband and wife relationship to reproduce their offspring […] . Marriage is, therefore, reserved for only a man and a woman.” Other parts in the verdict also mention that members of the LGBTQIA+ community cannot reproduce, as it is against nature, and that people of those communities are no different to other animals with strange behaviours or physical features.
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