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The printer can reproduce the picture on paper.
What does Reproduce mean?
Reproduce means make a copy or make more of the same kind.
Dictionary definition
To make a copy of something, or to produce more of the same kind in nature.
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medium
Some plants reproduce by making seeds.
hard
Scientists studied how cells reproduce to understand growth in living things.
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What does reproduce mean?
Reproduce means make a copy or make more of the same kind.
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Which word is closest in meaning to reproduce?
Duplicate is close in meaning to reproduce.
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Choose the best word: The printer can ___ the picture on paper.
A printer can make a copy of a picture, so reproduce fits.
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Reproduce
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ree · pruh · doos · strongest beat: doos
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WordReproduce.
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MeaningReproduce means make a copy or make more of the same kind.
ExampleExample: The printer can reproduce the picture on paper.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · pruh · doos
- Strongest beat
- doos
- Ending
- doos
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on doos.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
eraseA contrast because erase removes instead of copies.
destroyA contrast because destroy breaks down instead of making more.
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Base word
reproduce
verb
reproduces
Makes copies or produces more of the same kind now or often.
verb
reproduced
Made a copy or produced more in the past.
verb
reproducing
Making a copy or producing more now.
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