1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest
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2
as in to originate
to come into existence
feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her
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Recent Examples of engender
While her untraditional approach has engendered backlash from genre gatekeepers, Laufey has learned to embrace opposition.
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
With Iman, what interested me was the drama that the secret could engender, in terms of not only his story but his relationship with his family.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
These scenes are meant to engender discussion, not arousal.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
With Iman, what interested me was the drama that the secret could engender, in terms of not only his story but his relationship with his family.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
These scenes are meant to engender discussion, not arousal.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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The child of Nigerian immigrants living in Britain, Jim says the project is an effort to carve out a musical identity for other first-generation Black Brits whose parents originate from Africa or the Caribbean.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The state’s controversial system of budget caps has generated surpluses averaging $1.8 billion over the past seven years, a sum equal to 8% of the current General Fund.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Republican sentiment on Trump's foreign policy is also beginning to shift, 15 percent expressing concerns that his decisions have hurt America's standing on the global stage.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The first phase of the deal expired earlier this month, and Hamas has been pushing for the second phase to begin.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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The worst thing that could ever happen to you is that you could be implicated in having caused someone to die.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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Untreated blood clots can affect blood supply to the brain and cause a life-threatening stroke, per the outlet.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Financial institutions play a crucial role in accelerating these shifts in developing countries, with favorable loan terms aimed at reducing the challenges arising from structural issues.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1001, the first measure to come out of that chamber in this year’s legislative session, arose from Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of a bill aimed at wage theft in the construction industry.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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Joe Thuney brings significant upgrade to line March 5: The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman named first-team All-Pro since 2006.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Well, it isn’t slated for global release just yet, although deliveries in India will commence in the first quarter of 2026.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2025
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Three things to know: The playlist was announced on Friday in honor of Commonwealth Day celebrations, which commence next week.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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