engendered

verb

Definition of engenderednext
past tense of engender
1
as in caused
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 arose
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 Synonyms for engendered
  1. arose
  2. created
  3. originated
  4. brought
  5. began
  6. generated
  7. started
  8. commenced
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  • The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Previous delays arose over redesigns of life support systems and modifications to rocket engines.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of arose
Verb
  • Unions are not created out of thin air or by judicial decree.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For people in fashion especially, the mall seems to kick up a particular nostalgia pang—especially around the holidays when so many formative memories were created, and clothing was the indisputable backdrop.
    Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of created
Verb
  • Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.
    Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of originated
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brought
Verb
  • Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
    The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of began
Verb
  • Its drops with eyewear partner Gentle Monster regularly generated hours-long queues and rapid sellouts.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The energy and momentum generated by the rapid-fire, around the circle studying were contagious.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generated
Verb
  • Both teams started 4-0 this season for the first time since 1945, and Army was 9-0 until losing to CFP entry Notre Dame.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of started
Verb
  • The search for Dolly has commenced!
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The company has not commenced operations and has been focusing on organizational activities and preparations for its initial public offering (IPO).
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of commenced
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