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engender Definition and Meaning in English (engender definition)

verb
Synonyms:causeproducecreate
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Engender definition: To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Definitions of Engender

  1. 1verb

    To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example Sentences

formal

“The new policy is likely to engender public debate.”

casual

“His words engendered a sense of hope among the people.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularengenders
past tenseengendered
present participleengendering

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Engender definition: To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
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'Engender' translates to 'engender' in English. Engender definition: To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
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