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engender
[ en-jen-der ]
verb (used with object)
- to produce, cause, or give rise to:
Hatred engenders violence.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- to beget; procreate.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
- to be produced or caused; come into existence:
Conditions for a war were engendering in Europe.
engender
/ ɪˈɛԻə /
verb
- tr to bring about or give rise to; produce or cause
- to be born or cause to be born; bring or come into being
Derived Forms
- ˈԻԳ, noun
- ˈԻ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·d· noun
- ·d·Գ noun
- ܲe·d adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of engender1
Example Sentences
Yet the Rockies have done little to engender hope, faith or anything else resembling a reason for substantial improvement in 2025.
That’s not likely to engender the level of trust and cooperation as the countries host the largest World Cup in history next year.
The epic scale of “King Lear” can engender reluctance in theatergoers.
Tucked away in semirural settings away from the urban core, both communities, despite their dramatic demographic differences, share an insularity that engendered strong identities and also made them vulnerable.
Avila also called for reform of California’s voter accessibility laws, which allow voters more options than in other states, and help engender California’s notoriously slow vote counts.
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